Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview University of Utah Health is growing, and we're seeking an Environmental & Social Sustainability Director in our next chapter! The Director of Environmental & Social Sustainability and Climate Resilience is responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive sustainability program that aligns with overarching goals of the organization, including achieving the organization’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 and enhanced climate resiliency. This multi-faceted role leads the development and management of corporate sustainability encompassing people, planet, and profit, while emphasizing the interconnectedness of human health to a healthy planet. This role will also be responsible for evaluating and implementing initiatives to improve climate resiliency of hospitals and clinics. The incumbent leads the deployment of activities within the organization that promote long-term sustainability and the reduction of ecological damage. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of environmental strategies and goals across the organization. They will serve as the leader and expert on current strategies, trends and effective communication and education on the topic. This position reports to the Senior Director of Facilities and Engineering and will be responsible for building and leading a team of sustainability experts and support staff. This position is not responsible for providing direct patient care. Qualified candidates must have completed: Our ideal candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications: Corporate Overview: University of Utah Healthcare is an integrated academic healthcare system with four hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, twelve community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University Healthcare is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. It's been a winning 11 years. For the seventh year running in 2021, University of Utah Hospital is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Utah, and in the Salt Lake City metro area, by U.S. News & World Report. University of Utah Health credits its employees for its national ranking as a Top 10 Academic Medical Center for quality and safety for 11 consecutive years! In addition to its placement on the top 10 list, U of U Health also ranked 2nd in Vizient’s Ambulatory Care Quality and Accountability Awards in 2020. This is the sixth year in a row the U has ranked in the top five in this category. And according to Becker's Hospital Review, analysis on ranking and award agencies for excellence in clinical care, patient outcomes, and staff and physician satisfaction, University of Utah Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 great hospitals in America four years in a row. In our 2020 employee engagement survey results: • 99% of our employees were proud to tell people they work here! • 99% of our employees would recommend us to family and friends who need care! • 98% of our employees would recommend this as a good place to work! These are fantastic statistics on their own, and are more than 30 percentage points higher than the national average. And OUR PEOPLE are the reason for these remarkable figures. University of Utah Health was also recently anked as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2018 and again in 2019 , and is the only health care provider from the state of Utah to receive the designation. Not surprisingly, health care organizations with higher levels of staff engagement also have higher patient satisfaction scores, better staff retention, and a stronger culture of safety. It’s a great place to work and live, and the nation is taking note! As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA Responsibilities Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Qualifications Qualifications Required Qualifications (Preferred) Preferred Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Physical Requirements Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking EEO Statement The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Requisition Number 46973 Reg/Temp Regular Employment Type Full-Time Shift Day Work Schedule Mon.-Fri., 8:00am-4:30pm Location Name University of Utah Hospital Patient Care? No City SALT LAKE CITY State UT Department UUH CST 16F F&E DIRECTORS OFF Category Support Services (Facilities / Trades) The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.