Sustainability Reporting and Program Manager

Another Source’s client, Stanford University, is recruiting a Sustainability Reporting and Program Manager to join their Office of Sustainability in Redwood City and Palo Alto, CA. This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work a couple days remotely each week.  

Benefits:  

Stanford recognizes that living in the Bay Area comes with a high cost of living. Because of this, they are doing their absolute best to offer a total compensation package that creates an opportunity for you to thrive in a career at Stanford AND enjoy the beautiful Bay Area! How do they do that?  

Being on campus means the opportunity to utilize world-class exercise facilities where you can grab a lunchtime workout to sustainability and environmental responsibility programs that make it easy to live your values:   

• 20+ recreational facilities 
• 18+ Mental health and wellness programs 
• 7+ On-site child care facilities available to you

A caring culture! We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources:   

• $6,000+ in tuition and training assistance annually
• Up to 50% of Stanford’s annual tuition cost applied to your child’s undergraduate tuition across the nation https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards/tgp
• 18+ PTO/Vacation days per year 
• Up to 5% of your base pay contributed automatically to your 403(b) + a generous match 
• 100% of your retirement account is fully vested immediately 
• 17+ Transportation programs and resources

Learn more about the benefits of working at Stanford:   

https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards  

Meet the team: https://sustainable.stanford.edu/about/meet-the-team  

In 2022, Stanford renewed its Platinum rating through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), conducted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in recognition of its sustainability achievements–making it one of only eleven higher education institutions in the world to reach this milestone at the time. Its score of 85.88% reflects significant sustainability advancements such as the Stanford Energy System Innovations project and continual increases in sustainability-focused academic and engagement opportunities.  Stanford’s report is publicly available on the STARS website.  

In addition to the Platinum ranking, Stanford also performed well in AASHE’s 2022 Sustainability Campus Index, which recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall by institution type and in 17 sustainability impact areas. Stanford ranked in the following categories:  

• Diversity & Affordability (1st)
• Energy (2nd)
• Curriculum (5th)
• Food & Dining (5th)
• Doctoral institutions [overall] (7th)
• Water (tied for 9th place)

The Department of Sustainability, Utilities and Infrastructure (SUI) brings an integrated and deliberate focus to campus sustainability. The department works to advance sustainability in campus operations for energy, water, waste, resiliency, and safety, optimizing and prioritizing efficiency in all aspects of campus life–from resource and utility management, to transportation and community behavior. SUI develops strategic, long-term goals that help reduce Stanford’s environmental impact, supporting the university’s commitment to be an environmental steward. This role sits with the Office of Sustainability, a group within SUI. 

Anticipated Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience. 

About this role:  

The Sustainability Reporting & Program Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Climate Action and is responsible for providing analytics and qualitative data for a portfolio of voluntary and regulatory frameworks. The position will also oversee the implementation of related actions in alignment with Stanford’s Climate Action Plan.  

The ideal candidate will have excellent data analytics and storytelling skills, and will proactively work to support the success of sustainability reporting, scope 3 emissions analysis and mitigation, and climate action strategies. Primary responsibilities include overseeing reporting to voluntary and compliance frameworks, providing both data analysis and curating content as appropriate. Reporting frameworks include AASHE STARS, scope 3 emissions in The Climate Registry (TCR), the California Energy Commission’s AB 802, and more. The Sustainability Reporting & Program Coordinator will also oversee sustainability programs including the winter closure program and scope 3 emissions mitigation. 

Let’s breakdown your responsibilities:  

(30%) Sustainability Data Analysis & Reporting:  

• Oversee sustainability reporting to voluntary agencies including AASHE STARS, Ivy+, Princeton Review, QS Sustainability University Rankings, EPEAT, and others
• Oversee AB 802 regulatory reporting to the California Energy Commission
• Manage data collection and act as a subject matter expert in the Office of Sustainability for relevant sustainability reporting frameworks
• Maintain large datasets using various analytical tools including Microsoft Excel to measure Stanford’s sustainability performance
• Develop and implement calculators to advance data collection, analysis, and communication
• Develop in-depth scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and resource inventories, overseeing annual greenhouse gas inventory for scope 3 categories in the Land,
• Building, and Real Estate department including but not limited to waste, employee & student commute, construction, and leases
• Oversee annual verification of scope 3 emissions inventory and reporting into The Climate Registry (TCR)
• Develop relationships with campus partners to ensure efficient data collection processes
• Complete assessments and gap analysis, comparing performance to baselines and peer institutions
• Support ad hoc senior leadership sustainability data requests (e.g., compiling data relevant to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, creating or advising on presentations for Board of Trustees and investment group presentations, etc.)
• Review and change procedures to comply with changes to emissions reporting standards or regulations

(30%) Content Creation, Storytelling & Reporting: 

• Oversee Stanford’s response to sustainability reporting frameworks, curating content and preparing summaries and analysis for Stanford’s leadership
• Maintain the content of the climate action and reporting web pages on the Sustainable Stanford website
• Support the Sustainability Analytics Manager in summarizing trends and strategies around scope 1 & 2 emissions including Central Energy Facility energy consumption and outputs
• Develop reports and communications necessary for transparency and decision making

(30%) Sustainability Program and Training Coordination: 

• Using analysis findings and projections, develop proposals and recommendations to guide strategic direction for sustainability projects and planning
• Coordinate training with various university departments to assure sustainability goals are met
• Coordinate all aspects of the Winter Closure Program including the communications and data collection necessary to achieve a reduction in energy use during the annual campus closure
• Participate in climate action efforts and advise departmental collaborators on how to drive and measure change; develop proposals and recommendations for sustainability projects within these work streams
• Coordinate with consultants, outside vendors and contractors to advance innovative climate action solutions
• Support the use of campus as a living laboratory for innovation, and work with faculty, students, and staff to enhance campus sustainability

(10%) Misc Administrative Duties:   

• Manage student interns as needed to support data collection and analysis
• Participate in campus committees related to environmental, climate action and/or reporting responsibilities as needed
• Proactively support the climate action and reporting team members’ responsibilities and daily activities on projects; provide out-of-office contact support
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience
• Familiarity in emissions accounting, GHG emissions protocol, and scope 3 emissions measurement and mitigation strategies
• Academic background or experience in climate action, data science, environmental studies and/or sustainability,
• Familiarity with common sustainability metrics, and a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Preferred qualifications:   

• Familiarity with California’s AB 802 is a plus
  Familiarity with higher education facilities management, business processes, and organizational structures is a plus

Why Stanford is for You  

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research into curing illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:  

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit courses. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

  Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.    

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