Program Specialist

The Program Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive set of campus-wide programs. This role supports the mission to enhance the undergraduate experience on campus, promote student engagement, and build community at Hopkins through our student centers, mainly focusing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. The program specialist reports to the assistant director of Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development and works with the assistant director to advise our primary student programming board and subsequent committees. Hallmarks of this position include the major traditions events that involve University leadership (i.e. President, Provosot, Board of Trustees, etc). and are seen as high priorities and moments of impact in the overall student experience.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Advising and Supervision:

• Support the assistant director for Programming and other LEED professional staff with the overarching student programming board, and related committees, in program planning and leadership development, including the selection and training of new members and leadership.
• Assist with and support programming and signature events of student organizations, supporting SGA Class Council programming and event planning activity throughout the year.
• Serve as an advisor and liaison to a wide array of registered student organizations. Advise individual students and student groups in event planning and management about University policy and managing risk during University-sponsored events.

Program Development & Implementation:

• Support and manage aspects of signature campus traditions events such as Blue Jay Opening Day, First/Last Day of Classes, Homewood Halloween, Lighting of the Quads, Commemoration Day, and large concerts.
• Collaborate with staff and student groups conducting programming including Athletics, Residential Life, Diversity & Inclusion, Homewood Arts Programs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Orientation & First-Year Experience, CHEW, Development and Alumni Relations, Dining Programs, etc.
• Assess and mitigate potential risk factors associated with student and staff programs. Suggest policies and procedures updates and coordinate with the Chief Risk Officer as needed.
• Provide appropriate interventions to stabilize situations, investigate and resolve concerns, and coordinate notifications using professional judgment and discretion.
• Update and maintain the Event Planning Guide.
• Create, develop, and maintain the online events calendar, the Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development website, and other social media.

Fiscal Management:

Manage and monitor budgets for signature campus traditions events totaling $120,000, including monthly budget reviews.
• Support student programming board and advise specific committees on the responsible management of budget allocations totaling over $450,000, per University policy.
  

Serve as a trained staff represenstative for student protest and demonstration events. Serve as a trained hazing investigator for the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Conduct, collectively. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years’ related experience required.
• Experience in programming and event planning in a higher education setting strongly preferred.
• Master’s Degree in Student Personnel or related field preferred. Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of student programming and large traditions programming at higher education institutions.
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Should demonstrate a student-centered philosophy with a genuine interest and commitment to the success of all students.
• Knowledge of student personnel and leadership development theory.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with high accuracy, attention to details, and timeliness.
• Strong advising skills, and an ability to analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems.
• Ability to develop and implement short and long-range plans to meet program needs.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, student-oriented environment, with strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to complete multiple complex projects at the same time.

Classified Title: Student Services Administrator
Working Title: Program Specialist - LEED
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon - Fri
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Student Prog., Operations and Traditions
Personnel area: Homewood Student Affairs

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

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