The position of Campus Energy and Resources Senior Manager at Oberlin College is a continuing 12-month Administrative and Professional Staff (A&PS) position. The position develops and manages novel technology designed to motivate and empower citizens, students, staff, and facility operators to be smart users of energy and water, and to take care of the environment.
This position is the subject matter expert for the development and execution of a campus-wide energy program focused on renewable energy, energy and water conservation, procurement, and management. This position enables the College to achieve emission/carbon footprint reductions in conjunction with environmental, financial and operational considerations such as life cycle cost savings, resilience, dependability of energy supply, and overall effect on regenerative environmental services. The position engages in the design and management of energy projects and programs to achieve the College Climate Commitments through iterative improvement, verified by data collection and analysis. The Energy and Resources Senior Manager reports to the Senior Director of Energy & Sustainability.
Responsibilities:
The Energy and Resource Senior Manager engages all campus stakeholders, and (as appropriate) energy consultants to achieve and maintain a culture of sustainability on campus. The position reviews energy usage forecasts versus actual performance data for the campus and assists with strategy development for improvement. The position manages power purchase programs, and monitors local, state, and federal policies for compliance, as well as for opportunities for further energy and carbon emission reduction. The position has an outward facing role through periodic written articles, presentations, limited public speaking and/or tours of Oberlin College energy systems.
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics and other quantitative sciences, with minimum of 7 years applicable experience.
Advanced energy management and computer skills.
Certified Energy Manager In Training® (EMIT®)
USGBCLEED Green Associate
Compensation:
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package, including 35 days of paid time off.
Special instructions to applicant:
A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter ; 2) a Resume; and 3) List of References from three sources indicating name, title, contact information (specifically, email, phone number, address), and relationship to applicant. *By providing three (3) Professional References you agree that we may contact them throughout our interview process.
Review of applications will continue until filled.
Questions about the position may be addressed to: Chris Norman, Senior Director for Campus Energy and Sustainability cnorman@oberlin.edu with position title in subject line.
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement. Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about