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Requisition ID:  117795

Assistant Director, SFP/Cummings

The Scholars & Fellows Programs (SFP) team is seeking a creative, team-oriented Assistant Director, SFR/Cummings with excellent interpersonal skills to provide support for scholar development and nationally competitive fellowships advising within a complex office focused on academic and intellectual engagement for Johns Hopkins students. The Assistant Director, Scholars & Fellows, will contribute to the SFP mission of empowering students by conducting outreach to and advising for students in the cohort-based programs and fellowships programs (e.g. Fulbright, UK Scholarships, Truman, Goldwater, et al.) The ideal candidate will have a strong background in understanding the lived experiences of first-generation and limited-income college students.


The core work of SFP is to provide students with opportunities for self-reflection and to develop a strong understanding of their strengths, the multiple pathways and opportunities to realize their ambitious goals and the value of a liberal arts education. Within the SFP team, advising focuses on students’ intellectual wayfinding and, in the context of fellowships advising, intense and iterative feedback meant to push applicants to high levels of reflection and expressive competence. All students in the two cohort-based scholars’ programs are also part of the advising/coaching program at JHU, which provides scholars with a steady resource throughout the undergraduate experience – that is, proactive academic planning and year-round proactive holistic guidance. The establishment of the SFP team and its interconnection to the advising/coaching program belong to broad, ambitious initiatives to support highly talented and motivated first-generation, limited income (FLI) students at Johns Hopkins University.


The Assistant Director also serves as Program Director for the Cummings Scholars. This role is expected to be a visible presence within the SFP team and highly visible among Cummings Scholars, demonstrating an investment in knowing students directly, inviting them into conversation about their experiences, strengths, and aspirations. By leading the program, the role develops, implements and assesses a guided pathway for Cummings Scholars to explore their curiosities and make meaningful connections with local and national leaders across disciplines, as well as develop a strong professional network that will serve them well during their time at JHU and beyond.


The Assistant Director reports to the Senior Director for Scholars & Fellows Programs within the Center for Student Success.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Cummings Scholars Program (50%)


Program Leadership

  • As Program Director of the Cummings Scholars Program, develop the overall program design in consultation with the SFP Sr. Director, CSS central leadership, and faculty board.
  • Collaborate with SFP Sr. Director and Admissions in yielding Cummings Scholars; design and implement early outreach to and onboarding for incoming students; as needed, be present in and fluent about the Baltimore and DC communities and schools that Cummings Scholars come from.
  • With support of the SFP team and in coordination with the FLI Network and the office of Community Affairs, develop, implement, and assess signature events each year for the Cummings Scholars.
  • In consultation with the SFP Sr. Director, develop, implement and advise on policies related to the Cummings Scholars program.
  • Serve as a prominent voice on issues related to scholar development in a range of forums (social media, conferences, academic journals, etc.).


Advising & Supervising

  • Develop with each scholar an ongoing discussion about their scholar experience and their academic, personal and professional aspirations. Ensure that each scholar is able to participate fully in at least three high-impact experiences in their time at Hopkins (e.g. internship, research, study abroad).
  • Advise the Cummings Scholars student advisory board.
  • Develop peer and alumni mentorship programs.
  • Hire, train and provide guidance for Graduate Assistant and undergraduate interns in implementing Cummings programming and events.


Program Administration

  • In consultation with the SFP Sr. Director, develop a budget for Cummings programming and signature experiences that aligns fiscal resources with program objectives.
  • Provide updates and reports about the Cummings Scholars program for SFP and CSS central leadership as needed.
  • Maintain social media accounts, newsletters, Hopkins Groups pages, and OneHop mentoring groups and pathways relevant to the cohort.
  • For internal and external audiences, collaborate on the development and implementation of assessment strategies to collect, manage and report data related to the program.


Collaborative Partnerships (30%)

  • Establish strong relationships with CSS colleagues and with campus partners across the institution including Student Affairs, Integrative Learning and Life Design, and Admissions, as well as with administrators within the Homewood-based schools (Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, Whiting School of Engineering).
  • Develop working connections with faculty across academic disciplines to the benefit of all programs within the portfolio.
  • Collaborate with the SFP team in defining and administering existing high-impact experience pathways, including the CSS Summer Grant.
  • Working with colleagues in SFP and across campus, design innovative ways to scale the scholar development experience across the broader undergraduate population, with special attention to students within the FLI Network.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Fellowships Advising (20%)

  • Advise fellowships applicants in all application processes.
  • With colleagues in SFP and across campus, help design and implement recruitment and engagement opportunities that increase awareness of and participation in the fellowship process, with special attention geared toward first and second-year students and underserved students.
  • Conduct information sessions, host drop-in hours, and lead skills workshops (personal statement, CV, etc.) for JHU students and alumni.
  • Administer or co-administer some of the application processes for national fellowships at JHU.
  • Participate in, and coordinate where needed, selection committees and mock interviews as part of the fellowship application processes at JHU.


Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

  • Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience with cohort-based student programs and nationally competitive fellowships either as an advisor, recipient or participant is highly desired.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and ability to innovate within a complex, decentralized university environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work effectively in a range of modalities (virtual, in-person) and locations across campus.
  • Strong organization, project management, problem solving and time management skills.
  • Experience with event and travel planning a plus.
  • Must be available and willing to work some evenings / weekends as required for events and programming. Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from all backgrounds to promote scholarly and leadership development.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree required.
  • Three years of related experience required.  (Related experience may include advising students about national fellowships, experience teaching at the college level, experience advising undergraduates in either academic or career).
  • 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
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of different academic fields and of research practices specific to different academic fields. Knowledge of strategic planning, counseling and research needed to support students within historically underserved populations is essential.

 

 

Classified Title: Scholars & Fellows Officer 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director, SFP/Cummings   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($73,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Scholars & Fellows Programs  
Personnel area: University Student Services 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. 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.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
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