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How much do sustainability online instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for sustainability online instructor in the United States is $24.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a sustainability online instructor do?

A Sustainability Online Instructor teaches courses related to environmental sustainability, green practices, and related topics through virtual platforms. They design curriculum, deliver lectures, facilitate discussions, and assess student progress online. Their goal is to equip students with knowledge and skills to understand and address environmental challenges in various sectors. These instructors may work for colleges, universities, or private organizations offering online education.

How does a sustainability online instructor effectively engage and support students in a virtual learning environment?

Sustainability Online Instructors utilize a variety of digital tools such as discussion boards, interactive modules, and live video sessions to foster student engagement. They often provide timely feedback, encourage collaboration through group projects, and adapt content to suit diverse learning styles. Regular communication and virtual office hours help build rapport and ensure that students feel supported throughout the course. Instructors also stay updated on best practices in online education and sustainability to create a dynamic and relevant learning experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sustainability online instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sustainability Online Instructor, you need a solid background in environmental science or sustainability, teaching experience, and typically a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with online learning platforms (like Canvas or Moodle), virtual communication tools, and instructional design software is essential. Strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to engage and motivate remote learners are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering effective, accessible, and impactful sustainability education to diverse online audiences.

What is the difference between Sustainability Online Instructor vs Sustainability Program Coordinator?

AspectSustainability Online InstructorSustainability Program Coordinator
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in environmental science, education, or related field; certifications in sustainability or teachingRequires a degree in environmental management, sustainability, or related field; project management certifications are a plus
Work EnvironmentOnline teaching platforms, virtual classrooms, educational institutionsOffice settings, field sites, nonprofit or corporate sustainability departments
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, online course providers, NGOsCorporations, government agencies, NGOs managing sustainability initiatives

The main difference is that a Sustainability Online Instructor focuses on delivering educational content virtually, often in academic or training settings, while a Sustainability Program Coordinator manages and implements sustainability projects within organizations. Both roles require related credentials but differ in daily responsibilities and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Sustainability Online Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 48% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,000 per year, or $24 per hour.

Graduate Student Support Coordinator, Online Programs

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ • On-site

$48K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Arizona State University rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 88 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 622 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Job Profile:
Academic Advisor 2
Job Family:
Academic Advising
Time Type:
Full time
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years 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 Profile Summary:
Resolves complex issues and also take the lead on projects built around student support and is both an individual-contributor position; works with a broad knowledge of overlapping functions and processes; team lead/holds team accountable/reports up to leadership/trainer.
Job Description:
Position Salary Range: $48,600 - $55,000 per year; DOE
Job Description:
The School of Sustainability in the College of Global Futures is seeking a Graduate Student Support Coordinator, Online Programs to provide admissions, advising and student services coordination for prospective and current students in the School of Sustainability's online graduate certificate and master's programs related to sustainable food systems.
Essential Duties:
  • Reporting: Running and tracking online admissions, enrollment, and retention reports and helping to identify strategies and opportunities for improvement.
  • Key Materials: Coordinating updates to program Fact Sheets for Enrollment Advisors as well as program handbooks, catalog updates, and webpages.
  • Training: Creating presentations and leading refresher trainings for Enrollment Advisors as needed.
  • Resolving Escalated Cases & Troubleshooting: Helping to resolve student issues with instructors, School staff, and EdPlus as necessary.
  • Meetings: Participating in monthly College of Global Futures online meetings, Graduate College Academic Support Staff meetings and any other relevant meetings pertaining to School of Sustainability online graduate programs.
  • Training/Coaching: As online programs grow, this position may assist in providing onboarding training/coaching for new graduate support staff.
  • Policies and Procedures: Interprets and explains university and school policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Assisting with Recruitment: This may include tasks such as developing presentations, attending events, providing information sessions and webinars, and development and maintenance of marketing materials. Coordinating with College of Global Futures outreach staff, university departments and external organizations to facilitate graduate student outreach and recruitment. Assisting in identifying market trends that could affect recruiting strategies.
  • Coordinating the Graduate Admissions Process: This includes maintaining prospective student and applicant records (via Salesforce, PeopleSoft, databases, spreadsheets, and other types of electronic systems), updating supplemental applications, tracking applicants/students, drafting and sending out correspondence, and entering decisions into PeopleSoft.
  • Collaborating with the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems: Acting as primary liaison with the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems on issues related to admissions, student progress, enrollment issues, scholarship awards and tracking, and advising issues.
  • Advising and Student Services Support: Responding to inquiries and interacting with prospective and current students by phone, through e-mail, and through virtual settings (e.g., Zoom). Providing one-on-one assistance to students with questions and concerns regarding program requirements and financial responsibilities. Advising on course enrollment and performing overrides and quick enrollment of students as necessary. Assisting with completion of iPOS and other student paperwork. Conducting additional outreach to online students as necessary.
  • Coordinating USDA NextGen Scholarship Award Letters: Assists faculty in administering graduate scholarships through the USDA NextGen Scholars program. Calculate award amounts, draft and send award letters, and advise students on the scholarship terms of agreement. Excel skills (functions, pivot tables) highly recommended.
  • Maintaining Student Records & Files: Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and files and providing updates on students to faculty and staff when requested.
  • My ASU Student Audits: Conducting graduate student audits to identify holds that may prevent a student from future course registration and working with students and various departments (ex. financial aid, student accounts, VA office, registrar, etc.) to fix any issues or holds.
  • Student Communication: Oversee the utilization of tools used to regularly communicate with students (e.g., Canvas community sites).
  • Focus on Quality and Success: Ensuring a positive student experience and office culture by addressing questions and concerns in a timely, supportive manner.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in effective collaboration to establish ongoing, effective working partnerships with other student services colleagues, faculty, alumni, and community constituents, etc., to fulfill mission- supportive activities of the college.
  • Experience in applying knowledge about factors which increase student recruitment, retention, engagement, graduation, satisfaction, and success in higher education.
  • Experience in establishing rapport with students, staff, alumni, faculty, administrators, and other constituents from a wide array of identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
  • Experience in student services such as admissions, advising, and reporting.
  • Experience with software programs for tracking student interest, student admissions, and student progress such as Salesforce.
  • Experience coordinating student services for online degree programs.
  • Evidence of a master's degree in a related field.

Working Environment:
  • Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position and moving moderate distances to perform work.
  • Regular use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
  • Frequently moves up to 25 pounds for various needs.
  • Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
  • Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
  • Work Schedule: Online programs that cater to working professionals require flexible work hours to accommodate student schedules. For this reason, working some evening hours or weekends may be required at certain times throughout the year.

Department Statement:
The School of Sustainability is committed to developing a more equitable environment for faculty and students. Our mission is to achieve environmental integrity, social equity, and well-being through innovative research, impactful education, and engaged communities. Our faculty's research offers tremendous breadth in socially embedded and use-inspired research that seeks to develop solutions to pressing sustainability challenges across various scales. Our transdisciplinary approach has allowed us to adapt and evolve through learning and experimentation, as well as innovative, collaborative research and problem-solving activities. With social equity as a core aspect of sustainability, our scholarship often involves working with historically marginalized communities to seek environmental and social justice at home and abroad. SOS is a global leader in sustainability research and discovery. Our supportive culture and programs enable student, alumni, faculty, and staff success. We empower communities, both locally and internationally, towards sustainability transformation.
In the College of Global Futures, we prepare our students to address some of the greatest challenges of our time, from ensuring the social benefits of powerful new technologies and creating just and sustainable futures, to exploring solutions to emerging issues that transcend the limitations of conventional thinking.
Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Campus: Tempe
Funding:
No Federal Funding
Instructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$25863.htmld
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.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
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.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
Employment Verification Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
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.

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