The University of Southern California (USC) is seeking an experienced Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) with a commitment to operational excellence. The CSO is a new executive staff position that reports directly to the Senior Vice President for Administration. The inaugural CSO will develop and lead all sustainability efforts in university operations of strategic planning, implementation and progress tracking to advance the university’s goals as reflected in the university’s sustainability plan(s). The CSO will partner with stakeholders across the university to develop and integrate sustainability values and practices into planning processes, resource management and facilities planning and design. The leader will foster a culture of sustainability among internal and external university stakeholders, and will facilitate sustainability ideation, innovation and experiential learning.

Position posted on February 18, 2021.