SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST

• Sustainability Analyst
• Arizona State University
• Campus: Tempe
• JR122131

• End Date: June 24, 2026
• Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

The Sustainability Analyst, Circular Resources works as part of ASU's University Sustainability Practices team. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the collection and analysis of ASU's campus sustainability information, specifically waste and circular resources data. This data is used to inform internal program improvements and for submission to numerous reporting frameworks used for benchmarking and communicating sustainability in higher education. The role will also support project implementation to advance ASU's sustainability commitments.

Position Salary Range:

$57,000 - $63,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Lead the collection and analysis of campus-wide waste and circular resources metrics.
• Assist in developing institutional solid waste dashboard.
• Perform waste characterizations and analysis to improve programs.
• Manage internal communications to gather information and to complete external sustainability reports.
• Participate in strategic planning work and manage analysis of waste metrics to guide the implementation of circular resources programs.
• Collaborate with other units who own data and maintain existing data.
• Critically analyze, evaluate, and recommend changes to university-wide programs to advance sustainability at ASU.

Desired Qualifications:

Technical:

• Quantitative reasoning skills and the ability to comprehend, synthesize, benchmark and analyze sustainability data.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability best practices, including: energy, waste, transportation, systems thinking, outreach strategies and societal sustainability.
• Basic financial skills to track transactions and budget expenditures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience with, and aptitude for, technology and software.

Core strengths:

• Knowledge of ASU campuses and buildings.
• Effective interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work both as a team leader and member, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to build, foster and maintain positive professional relationships.
• Experience in using organizational skills, time management and sound judgment.
• Able to discern trends and patterns in data and identify relationships between interconnected metrics.
• Ability to be open-minded about receiving feedback and candid in providing direct, constructive feedback to others.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in the workplace to respond effectively to work conditions if plans don’t go as originally organized.
• Evidence of a graduate degree in sustainability, environmental studies, engineering, statistics, business administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with higher education organizational structure.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills including but not limited to: quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy analysis, effective and efficient problem solving.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, team management and partnership building.
• Experience in development and submission of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainable Tracking and Reporting System (AASHE STARS) report.
• Experience in building and working effectively with diverse stakeholder groups and interdisciplinary teams in a cross-matrixed (versus hierarchical) environment.
• Experience developing proposals for funding of projects.
• Experience translating complex sustainability topics to diverse audiences.
• Experience supervising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience in data visualization software.
• Experience utilizing AI in the workplace.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Drive a university cart or vehicle.

Department Statement:

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices.

Instructions to Apply:

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• To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

• About Arizona State University
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