Program Director - Pollution Prevention Partnership and AutoCheck

Job Title

Program Director - Pollution Prevention Partnership and AutoCheck

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Research Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Program Director for Pollution Prevention Partnership and AutoCheck, under general direction, directs the administration of assigned programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling program activities. The position directs the Pollution Prevention Partnership and AutoCheck program; supports the research community through direct engagement with faculty and staff, maintains program websites; and helps support basic information technology resources with the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Administration: 90%

• Establishes strategic goals and designs innovative solutions to local and regional air quality issues.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with external stakeholders of the Pollution Prevention Partnership and AutoCheck program.
• Writes program applications, work plans and reports. Researches and identifies possible funding sources. Writes grants and responds to Requests for Proposals as needed.
• Develops work plans to meet funding source needs and sustain/grow program. Produces accurate monthly reports to funding sources, contract representatives, and University staff. Reports will include activities and deliverables performed, environmental impacts , income and expense status of program, and budgeting information.
• Recruits, hires and trains student workers and interns to assist in program operations.
• Coordinates and delivers AutoCheck 'Clean Fleet' program. Conducts program emission testing sessions in outdoor environments. Organizes, sets up, and breaks down testing events. Gathers emissions data, compiles and submits accurate and timely reports.
• Markets and recruits for program partners and stakeholders to participate in program. Meets with community members and officials and encourages their participation in program. Ensures program website is current, produces accurate and timely reports.
• Researches emerging technologies related to pollution prevention. Evaluates, purchases, maintains, upgrades, and operates equipment and software.
• Fulfills all terms of program contract with Port of Corpus Christi and other funding partners.
• Ensures continued eligibility for repair voucher funding to support the AutoCheck program.

Research/Program Support: 5%

• Supports Research Engagement initiatives to help increase research funding.
• Provides consultation to faculty and staff in the proposal development process.
• Develops and supports organizational research impact capacity.

Other: 5%

• Helps to maintain organizational websites and information technology resources among team.
• Safely operates university vehicles/machinery.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field.

• Ten (10) years of related experience

• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirements:

• Master's degree in applicable field, and eight (8) years of related experience; OR

• Doctoral degree in applicable field, and six (6) years of related experience.

• Maintains a valid driver's license.

• Experience in program administration, environmental or community engagement programming, grants and contracts, research support, sponsored projects, or related program operations.

• Experience developing, administering, and reporting on program activities, work plans, deliverables, budgets, and funding-source requirements.

• Experience writing grants, reports, work plans, or responses to Requests for Proposals.

• Experience working with external stakeholders, program partners, funding sources, contract representatives, university staff, faculty, or community members.

• Experience coordinating program activities, outreach, data collection, reporting, and event logistics.

• Experience supporting research engagement, proposal development, or sponsored project activities.

• Experience maintaining program websites or supporting basic information technology resources in a team.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability and willingness to learn, adopt, and apply new technologies, software applications, databases, websites, and digital tools to support program operations, reporting, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in environmental or community engagement programming.
• Familiarity with program development.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• High level of articulation and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Understanding of sponsored projects.
• Service Excellence proficiency.
• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to support research engagement activities and initiatives.
• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time effectively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, training or experience in research support activities.
• Experience sustaining or growing externally funded programs through continuation funding, work plans, sponsor reporting, and responses to Requests for Proposals.
• Experience preparing environmental impact summaries, program activity reports, income and expense updates, and deliverable reports for funding sources or contract representatives.
• Experience designing, maintaining, or improving public-facing program websites or digital resources to support program communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with community members, public officials, funding partners, and external stakeholders in support of environmental or research-related programs.

SALARY: COMMENSURATE (Salary dependent upon education/experience)

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

• $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

• Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

• Employee and Spouse

• Employee and Children

• Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Book scholarships
• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.