Air Quality & Compliance Program Lead

NREP; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Air Quality Program Manager within the EHSS division to lead regulatory compliance, manage Title V and emissions programs, and partner with sustainability teams across the Nashville campuses. The role requires strong communication, project leadership, and training delivery to support a large university community.

The position emphasizes collaboration with regulators, researchers, and facilities teams, delivering evidence-based improvements and KPI dashboards

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a master’s degree; 8 years with a bachelor’s degree.
• Certifications such as CHMM, PE, CSP, CIH or asbestos-related credentials are preferred.
• Expert knowledge in environmental compliance, air quality, asbestos management, hazardous waste, and related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to develop training materials and reports.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft and Adobe products; data management and analytics experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to implement environmental health and safety goals and initiatives.
• Assist with air quality compliance for campus operations and satellite campuses.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and manage permit obligations for air emissions, refrigerants, and associated facilities.
• Lead projects grounded in best practices, feasibility, and evidence-based research.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track EHSS performance and progress.
• Provide technical guidance on Title V, asbestos, and GHG compliance to researchers and staff.
• Deliver training materials and outreach programs; maintain policies and procedures.

Skills

Air quality expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental data analysis

Emergency response

Project leadership

Training & education

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in environmental health, engineering, or related field

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

TEAMS

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Tableau

Oracle

EHS Assistant / Onsite Systems

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking an Air Quality Program Manager within the EHSS division to lead regulatory compliance, manage Title V and emissions programs, and partner with sustainability teams across the Nashville campuses. The role requires strong communication, project leadership, and training delivery to support a large university community.

The position emphasizes collaboration with regulators, researchers, and facilities teams, delivering evidence-based improvements and KPI dashboards