Portland State University Hiring for Director, Planning and Sustainability Office at Portland, OR Full Time

Portland State University is hiring an innovative and motivational Director to lead the Planning and Sustainability Office. This dynamic
department plays an important role in determining and planning the future direction of PSU. In 2022 U.S. News recognized PSU as the best
national university in Oregon for Social Mobility and Service Learning, as well as Oregon’s Most Innovative campus. PSU has a long
history of creating sustainable solutions that impact not only the campus but the Portland region, and this department drives many of these
innovations.

The Director provides campus leadership for institutionalizing equitable and sustainable practices in campus
planning, operations, policies, programs, plans, and contracts. They report to the AVP for the Planning, Construction & Real Estate
division and work with all sectors of the university.

Key areas of responsibility:

• collaborating with
  campus executives and departments to develop/document sustainable strategic plans which address materials management, building and
  infrastructure maintenance, energy conservation, watershed stewardship, land management, transportation and commuting, and community and
  academic partnerships;
• creating long-range plans for the university that respond to the changing nature of higher education, meet
  city and regional goals, and integrate sustainable solutions;
• overseeing the Campus Planning team’s activities including
  mapping/GIS, campus planning projects, community engagement initiatives, and oversight of feasibility studies;
• communicating all
  planning and sustainability issues for PSU, including a monthly newsletter, website updates, and social media communications, as well as
  representing campus planning and sustainability perspectives in both internal and external settings;
• tracking, analyzing and
  budgeting utilities, and managing utility cost reduction initiatives;
• overseeing the Materials Management Services group and
  advising on strategic planning, policy and standards compliance, budgeting, process improvement for efficiency opportunities, sustainability
  innovations, and waste reduction strategies;
• personnel management for 3 direct reports and general oversight for a total team of 8
  full time employees and approximately 15-30 temporary and/or student employees.

This permanent, full time, position works within
an innovative team-oriented environment in downtown Portland, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with at least 35 days of paid
time off each year, 95% employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of tuition for you, dependent
children, and your spouse or domestic partner.

Our department nourishes a growing culture of sustainability within PSU and
enables a vibrant living laboratory for exploration and innovation. Through partnership and collaboration, we aim to align policy, practice,
and planning with PSU’s sustainability, resilience, equity, and educational goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental science, sustainability, planning or related field
• Five years
  of experience in planning and/or sustainability
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire
  others
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability and planning related topics
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse
  groups/individuals and building partnerships toward common goal
• Effective communication, public speaking and interpersonal
  skills

Compensation:

• $78,708 – $95,430 (negotiable)
• Relocation reimbursement may be
  available
• Visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

To apply:
https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/39533