Description

Description

The targeted salary range for this position is $36,422 - $45,527 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Program Integration: Coordinating two historically separate program areas into a unified, interdisciplinary framework that supports both student development and environmental responsibility
- Resource Coordination: Managing shared staff, facilities, and budgets between Touch of Nature, the Recreation Center, and the Sustainability Office
- Green Fund Administration: Serving as the primary point of contact for the Green Fund program
- Student and Campus Engagement: Encouraging widespread and consistent participation in sustainability and outdoor initiatives
- Complex Operations: Overseeing large-scale, multi-departmental events and outdoor programs
- Continuous Improvement: Evaluating programs using measurable outcomes and adapting to evolving student needs, sustainability standards, and institutional priorities.

Examples of Duties

-Direct, plan, and oversee all campus outdoor and sustainability programs coordinated through Touch of Nature, including Basecamp, Dawg Days, Saluki Family Weekend, Earth Month events, and other programs
- Integrate sustainability practices—such as waste reduction, recycling, zero-waste events, and Leave No Trace principles—into outdoor and campus programs.
- Ensure programs are delivered safely, inclusively, and with high quality in accordance with university policies and outdoor industry standards.
- Collaborate with Touch of Nature and campus partners
- Supervise Program Assistants responsible for Basecamp, Sustainability, and campus event operations.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate graduate assistants, student employees, and interns; ensure staff receive development opportunities in sustainability leadership, outdoor programming, and risk management.
- Prepare and manage budgets for campus programs, sustainability initiatives, and special events under the supervision of the Associate Director of Programs.
- Monitor program revenues, expenses, and cost recovery
- Oversee inventory and purchasing of program equipment and supplies.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Green Fund program, coordinating student and faculty grant applications, facilitating communication between applicants and the Sustainability Council, and assisting with documentation, reporting, and compliance under the guidance of the Associate Director and Director.
- Serve as liaison to campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to promote environmental stewardship and outdoor engagement.
- Collaborate with the Sustainability Council, faculty, and community stakeholders on projects and events that support the university's sustainability and outreach goals.
- Lead marketing and outreach efforts for programs in partnership with University Communications and Student Affairs Marketing
- Collect and analyze participation, learning, and sustainability data
- Prepare annual reports, outcome summaries, and program assessments
- Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Education, Forestry, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences/Resources, or related field.
2. A total of t wo (2) years (24 months) of demonstrated experience educating, leading, influencing, and/or managing people and/or programs that require strong communication and interpersonal skills
3. Training and/or experience in life sciences, adventure education, campus recreation, and/or sustainability practices.

(Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sustainability certifications, rock climbing certifications, high ropes course certifications, Leave No Trace certifications, wilderness medicine certifications

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.
Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:
1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.illinois.gov
About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Benefits

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .

For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/