Job Description

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni: https://vinuni.edu.vn/) is the first private, not-for-profit Vietnamese university established based on international standards. The university integrates the models of excellent international universities with the unique cultural and economic characteristics of Vietnam, to make a breakthrough in Vietnamese higher education and to become a world-class university.

VinUni has strategic collaborations with the world’s leading universities, including Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. These universities have become close advisors and crucial enablers in establishing the three colleges at VinUni: College of Business and Management, College of Engineering and Computer Science, and College of Health Sciences. Every aspect of the University: its curricula, research, faculty, student body, facilities, and campus life, is being developed to meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading accrediting and ranking organizations, such as ABET, AACSB, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE).

VinUni’s founding benefactor Vingroup is one of the biggest private conglomerates in Asia with the largest market capitalization value in Vietnam. As a multisector corporation, Vingroup focuses on three main areas: Technology; Industrials; and Property Services. VinUni is proud to be a part of the Vingroup ecosystem, giving its students opportunities to connect with several high quality research institutes (such as VinAI, VinBrain, and Vin BigData), pioneering industrial enterprises (such as VinFast), and leading Vietnamese companies (such as Vinpearl, Vinmec, and Vinhomes).

In September 2024, VinUni has become the youngest and fastest university in the world to achieve QS 5 stars, earning 5 stars in 9 categories: global engagement, good governance, program strength, academic development, teaching, employability, facilities, arts, and social impact. In October 2024, VinUniversity was appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO University Chair, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

OPPORTUNITY

VinUniversity is seeking a motivated, organized Sustainability Coordinator who typically involves coordinating the sustainability plan, programs, integrating sustainability development into teaching, research and operations, conducting research, and promoting environmentally conscious practices across campus, while also potentially managing projects and collaborating with various stakeholders.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

REPORTING LINE: Reports to Head of Operations and Facility, cum Co-Chair of Sustainability Committee

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Developing the budget and action plan in order to implement the Sustainability Strategies.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and external partners on sustainability initiatives.
Communicate sustainability goals and achievements to the university community and external stakeholders.
Coordinate and implement sustainability plans and initiatives aligned with university goals and best practices.
Conduct research and analysis to identify sustainability opportunities and challenges.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of sustainability programs and initiatives, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for enhanced sustainability practices.
Ensure university operations comply with sustainability standards and regulations.
Keep track and regularly update the data for Sustainability Reports (Vingroup- annual report, VinUni annual Sustainability Report, etc.)
Coordinating the implementation of sustainability projects and ensuring they meet objectives.
Developing and maintaining marketing tools: website, social media (Facebook fan page, LinkedIn, etc.)
Organizing events to promote sustainability activities.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Master‘s degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science, sustainability studies, or a related area.
Relevant experience in sustainability management, ESG, SDGs, environmental policy. Priority is given to candidates who used to work in the universities or NGOs on sustainability or ESG projects/programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of sustainability principles and best practices.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

COMPENSATION

The salary benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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