Director NYS Pollution Prevention Inst

College/Division

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Required Minimum Education Level

Masters-Other, MS, MA

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 

Wage Band

126A

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Master’s degree required, a technical field of study is preferred (i.e. engineering, chemistry, environmental studies, sustainability, or related fields)
• A minimum of 10 years of work experience in a pollution prevention/sustainability related position

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, science, green chemistry, environmental science or sustainability
• Demonstrated knowledge of project and business management principles, methods and techniques.
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience in a leadership role with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Must have experience in the following areas: project/program management, technical assistance or technical problem solving, P2 technologies/approaches, and manufacturing and/or P2 assessments.
• Experience with proposal development and securing grant funding.
• Experience working with clients, sponsors, stakeholders, and partners at all levels, including C-suite
• Highly motivated and self-directed
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and ability to work with a variety of persons and organizations having diverse issues, concerns, and agendas
• Knowledge and ability to coordinate meetings, deliver presentations, and collaborate with stakeholders
• Knowledge and ability to lead; think creatively; proactively adapt to changing environment; act decisively, and inspire and empower others
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and expertise in pollution prevention and sustainable consumption and production
• Project organization and management skills
• Effective verbal communication and public speaking skills

Preferred Qualifications

PhD
Experience working with state and/or federal funding and contracting processes

Department/College Description

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a leading sustainability research and education organization at Rochester Institute of Technology. GIS is made up of a diverse set of academic programs and applied research centers focused on the optimization of industrial systems to maximize material and energy efficiency while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. We work with partners in all areas of industry, government, and business to put technology and innovation to work for a sustainable future. The diverse perspectives we bring to a project or problem reflect our broad expertise across industries and the many partnerships we’ve formed with forward-thinking corporations, government agencies, and research organizations o