Job Title

Program Coordinator II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Harte Research Institute For Gulf Of Mexico Studies

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.

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PURPOSE

The person filling this position will serve as Coordinator of the Clean Coast Texas program. They will coordinate a program team that works with coastal communities to achieve their economic, ecological and public health goals by assisting in the development and implementation of comprehensive approaches and best practices for stormwater and floodplain planning and management, local/regional policy development and adoption, on-site sewage facilities (OSSF) maintenance and funding strategies, and environmental outreach and education to support the adoption of the Texas Coastal NPS Program.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Program Coordination

Percent Effort: 55%

Job Duties

• Coordinate regular team meetings

• Coordinate and document all relevant activities of team members

• Coordinate monthly seminar series

• Coordinate website updates

  Functional Area 2: Community Engagement

  Percent Effort: 40%

  Job Duties

• Engage with communities on the Texas coast to develop partnerships and promote adoption of Clean Coast Texas recommended practices

• Write proposals with partner communities to support water quality improvements

• Write newsletters with program updates for partners

• Develop graphical and other forms of education/engagement materials

  Functional Area 3: Reporting

  Percent Effort: 5%

  Job Duties

• Reporting including interim and final reports to funder

  QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Environmental Science or Related Field

• Four years related experience

• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Masters degree in Environmental Science or related field and two years related experience

• Demonstrated experience with stakeholder and/or community engagement and outreach

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organization skills

• Strong time management skills

• Strong public speaking skills

• Knowledge of environmental water quality and best management practices

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to distill complicated concepts pertaining to water quality and coastal resilience to a level that can be understood by laypeople (graphically or written)

• Working knowledge of Clean Coast Texas and/or other relevant/related water quality initiatives

  SALARY: $5,416.67- $7,083.33 Monthly (Approx. $65,000- $85,000 annually)

  BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

  From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) 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 (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

• 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

  On-campus wellness opportunities (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/wellness-resources.php)

  Work Life Solutions:

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

  Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

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

  Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php)

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

  Time Off: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php)

• 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.