Program Manager
- Employer
- Johns Hopkins University
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Apr 12, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
General Summary/Purpose
The newly established Materials Science in Extreme Environments University Research Alliance (MSEE URA) at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) invites applications for a Program Manager. The MSEE URA is an alliance of 18 research institutions led by JHU working in close collaboration with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The research is focused on understanding, predicting, and controlling the behavior of materials in extreme conditions caused by weapons of mass destruction. The URA is expected to advance the types of materials that are capable of eliminating stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons while understanding and limiting the damage associated with nuclear blasts. The MSEE URA resides within the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) located on the Homewood campus of JHU. Additional information on the MSEE URA is located at:https://hemi.jhu.edu/mseeura/ The Program Manager is a management position responsible for providing administrative, programmatic, and business leadership for the MSEE URA. The Program Manager will report directly to the MSEE URA Director, but will be supervised by the HEMI senior administrative managerSpecific Duties & Responsibilities
Program Management-
Responsible for the
overall program management of the MSEE URA which includes program
planning, budgeting, contracting, subawarding, and reporting.
Ensures the MSEE URA is compliant with federal and university
policies. Works closely with the DTRA funding agency in the
execution of the MSEE cooperative agreement. Assists Principal
Investigators for the successful completion of their projects on
time and on budget. In conjunction with the Director’s office,
ensures master plans and schedules are followed, develops solutions
to program challenges, collaborates and coordinates with subject
matter experts and stakeholders within the university
administration and across the divisions to conceive and implement
multidisciplinary projects, works with the University’s overarching
structure, processes and procedures to accomplish multiple project
objectives/deliverables and program objectives. Presents data at
internal and external program meetings.
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Responsible for the
overall planning and execution of the MSEE URA technical reviews
and other major events. Works closely with the HEMI staff and with
DTRA staff in the execution of these major
events.
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Assists the MSEE
Director to establish a science advisory board to help guide the
MSEE URA. Supports the MSEE URA Director and JHU Federal Affairs in
engagements with the Federal and State legislative activities for
the MSEE URA. Assists in the coordination of URA member
institutions for legislative activities. Works closely with the
HEMI communications office to promote the MSEE URA, its
accomplishments, and to provide greater external visibility.
Develops persuasive and well-founded written materials to support
these aims. Assists with developing and implementing overall
business and marketing plans for the program that will inform
long-term sustainable growth.
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Assists in building and
managing partnerships with DoD labs, DOE Labs, other government
agencies, and corporations; engaging the broader Johns Hopkins
community in its research programs, collaborative programs, and
education; and enhancing affiliations with DTRA leadership. Pursues
additional research, educational, and workforce development
opportunities for the MSEE URA.
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Provides assistance with
proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance,
as needed (proposal preparation may include assisting with plans,
technical and financial terms of the RFPs). Acts as a point of
contact for all grant related questions and coordinates meetings
with collaborators as required
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Assists the MSEE
Director and Associate Director in leading the URA. Works closely
with core and matrixed staff members to ensure the successful
execution of MSEE URA activities in coordination with HEMI
activities. Responsible for identifying, promoting and building
relationships between MSEE stakeholders within and outside Johns
Hopkins, including corporate and community
entities
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Other duties as
assigned
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Five years related
experience required.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
* JHU Equivalency Formula:30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. * Preferred Qualifications-
Master’s degree in
relevant area preferred.
Minimum of three years
progressively responsible experience in administration in an
academicor researchenvironment.
A strong background in
grants and contracts, and financial experience are essential to
this position.
Data analysis skills,
grant writing experience, andbudget management
experiencearehelpful. Leadership and/or management
roles preferred.
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Must have excellent
skills in computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Adobe, and excellent presentation skills.
Experience in SAP,
Coeus, and other JHU financial management systems
preferred.
Will employ excellent
use of oral and written English language
Must be self-motivated,
organized, detail-oriented
Must be capable of
working on many projects and tasks simultaneously, often with
competing deadlines
Demonstrated capacity
for leadership
Commitment to working
collaboratively with the senior management team
Must possess keen
interpersonal skills.
Classified Title:Program Manager
Working Title: Program
Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME
Starting Salary Range:$60,945 - $83,865 : Commensurate
with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, Up to 37.5 hrs/ week
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 01-MD:Homewood Campus
Department name: 60003526-Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.
The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.
EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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