Sustainability Officer (Marketing & Community Events)

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY
VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam's first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world's top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.
Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia's largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.
VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.
In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.
As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Sustainability Officer (Marketing and Community Events) will report to the Director of Sustainability and will be responsible for developing and executing marketing communications and community engagement initiatives that promote VinUniversity's sustainability agenda. He/she will work closely with internal departments (Marketing & Communications, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs...) and external partners to raise awareness, build engagement, and showcase the university's sustainability efforts to students, staff, faculty, and the broader community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing & Communications
• Developing and implementing marketing and communication plans to promote sustainability initiatives, programs, and achievements across the university
• Creating engaging content (articles, newsletters, social media posts, videos, infographics) to communicate sustainability messages to internal and external audiences
• Managing the sustainability office's presence on digital platforms (website, social media channels) and ensuring content is up to date and impactful
• Collaborating with the Marketing & Communications Department to align sustainability messaging with the university's overall brand and communication strategy
• Preparing reports, presentations, and promotional materials to communicate sustainability performance and impact to internal and external stakeholders
Community Events
• Planning, organizing, and executing sustainability-related events, campaigns, and workshops to engage students, staff, faculty, and the local community
• Coordinating with student clubs, academic departments, and external organizations/partners to co-host events and initiatives that advance sustainability awareness and action
• Managing event logistics, budgets, timelines, and vendor/partner relationships to ensure successful delivery of events
• Evaluating the effectiveness of events and campaigns, and preparing post-event reports with recommendations for improvement
• Building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, NGOs, and sustainability networks to support outreach efforts
General
• Supporting the Director of Sustainability in developing the overall sustainability communication and engagement strategy
• Staying up to date with sustainability trends, best practices, and case studies to bring fresh ideas to the university's initiatives
• Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Sustainability