"Program Specialist (China Studies)"

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Program Specialist who will independently manage the planning, implementation, and execution of administrative duties for the Johns Hopkins SAIS Institute for America, China, and the Future of Global Affairs (ACF), including communications, financial, events-related, reporting and other functions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting goals and planning to meet program objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee timelines for all special activities, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Develop budget and manage program expenses, projections, and reporting.
• Plan and manage outreach activities and internal events, working with vendors and internal resources as needed.
• Create, develop and expand communications via websites, social media channels, and publication materials as needed.
• Represent the program internally and externally.
• Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and implement business practices and procedures to support the day-to-day operational needs for the program.
• Review and evaluate program needs, while maintaining cost effectiveness.
• Manage and oversee the timely compilation of annual reports and work plans.
• May supervise and/or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two years related experience
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Technical skills in budget management, digital communications, event planning, operational oversight, program management, resource management, workflow management, oral and written communications.

Classified Title: Research Program Operations Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday,8:00am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/District of Columbia
Department name: China Studies
Personnel area: SAIS

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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