Title: Recycling Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) - # 081360
Position Type: Staff
Department: Facility Services – Recycling
Closing Date: OPEN, Screening Begins 3/10/2008 Applications received after 5pm on 3/7 may be considered
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE
Entry Rate: $12.968/hr.
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Union: Montana Public Employees Association
Probation: Subject to a minimum 6-month Probationary Period
Primary Functions

  • Position assists in overseeing financial resources, budget development, program develop and strategic planning, and ensuring that all related physical resources are used properly
  • Serves as informational liaison to the campus community to help UM reduce waste through reduce, reuse, and recycling methods (Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Policy development; conducing internal informational meetings; establishing and implementing demonstration projects; serving as a UM representative at external meetings, coordinating with external agencies and groups to develop related methods to achieve overall goals and raise awareness; conducting research; analyzing environmental policy regarding material management and waste reduction; designing and distributing informational and marketing materials; collecting and analyzing data; maintaining accurate records; preparing status/progress reports
  • Hires, trains, and supervises student support staff
    • Minimum Job Qualifications

  • High School graduation and three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to provide information to diverse groups of faculty, students, administrators, staff and members of the general public
  • Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to learn recycling/waste reduction methods, environmental policy, and UM policy and procedures
  • Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to learn budget development and management practices and procedures
  • Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access) with the ability to learn other software programs
  • Ability to conduct research, organize and present findings
  • Ability to develop informational and marketing materials; develop and implement demonstration projects for UM departments
  • Demonstrated knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, grammar, composition and punctuation
  • Demonstrated ability to train and supervise support staff
  • Ability to work independently; demonstrated organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills and ability to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, public relations, oral and written communication skills, with the ability establish and maintain good working relationships
  • Problem solving skills with the ability to maintain a professional, personable demeanor under all circumstances
  • Ability to develop, track, and evaluate project plans
  • Must possess or able to obtain a Montana Driver’s license
  • Must be able to work in an environment with potential exposure to hazardous materials, chemicals, odors
    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated work experience with a recycling program in an environment of higher education
  • Demonstrated experience developing an environmental outreach program
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, and/or related field
    • Physical Requirements

    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment/materials weighing up to 50#; perform duties at various locations on campus in all types of weather
    • How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Prepare the following and specifically address the position number and title applying for and the above-described knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications in your Cover Letter:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 3 Professional References
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Self-Identification

    All materials can be submitted via one of the following methods:
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    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

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