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Requisition ID:  118073

Executive Director, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) seeks a visionary Executive Director, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation to lead its Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation (BCPI) into an ambitious new phase. Founded in 2021 to advance the field of public sector innovation, BCPI has become the global leader in public innovation. BCPI marries cutting-edge practice with world class research—transforming the culture of local government, delivering exceptional results for residents, and inspiring trust in public service. This new phase coincides with the transition of BCPI and two additional centers (the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence (GovEx) and the Black Wealth Data Center (BWDC) under the leadership of the new School of Government and Policy (SOGP) at JHU. The new Executive Director is responsible for leading the design and delivery of high-quality innovation programming for city halls worldwide, catalyzing research that advances the understanding of public innovation, developing and executing best-in-class programs that engage students and build their skills and interest in careers in public service, and building and maintaining strategic partnerships that drive impact.


The Executive Director leads a multi-disciplinary team, and works collaboratively with SOGP faculty, with leaders of other relevant schools and centers within JHU, and with external stakeholders, funders and collaborating partners to amplify BCPI’s impact and to scale best practices. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong point of view on the opportunity to reimagine the roles and opportunities of local governments, what it means to create meaningful civic engagement, and how to expand the capacity for transformational resident-driven innovation. The Executive Director will position BCPI to drive the future of local government innovation through strategic leadership, exemplary management and execution, and by building and harnessing the collective power of broad coalitions to advance its mission and scale its impact.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Create and oversee short, medium and long-term strategic planning and implementation for the center.
  • Manage the planning, development, and implementation of all center initiatives and programs in coordination with a wide variety of stakeholders, including philanthropic funders, cross functional teams, and external partners.
  • Ensure that all center initiatives and programs, including direct technical assistance to cities, are efficient, effective, and sustainable through strong goal setting, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
  • Ensure the successful recruitment, management, and development of a talented and diverse team.
  • In coordination with key partners, develop and execute robust and targeted organizational thought leadership and brand-building efforts designed to strengthen BCPI’s global profile within the field of public sector innovation.
  • Represent BCPI, SOGP, and JHU through active participation in external meetings and conferences and through the generation of papers and opinion pieces.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships within SOGP and with JHU leadership, funders, city leaders, elected officials, and other critical stakeholders.
  • Cultivate productive collaborations with SOGP and other JHU faculty and stakeholders to support collaborations in research, program design, evaluation and programs for student learning and internships.
  • Lead BCPI development and fundraising initiatives.
  • Oversee budget development and management to ensure financial accountability and sustainability.
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.


Essential Skills


Client and Stakeholder Management

  • Proven track record in delivering complex projects, building strong relationships with diverse partners, resolving conflicts constructively, and driving win-win outcomes.
  • Research Acumen.
  • Experience collaborating with researchers to translate insights into practical applications.


Management Excellence

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing diverse teams, fostering positive culture, performance management, and balancing diverse workloads effectively.


Attributes

  • Entrepreneurial and visionary leadership style.
  • Energetic communicator and advocate.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ), trustworthiness, and accountability.
  • Transparent and collaborative approach.
  • Champion for city innovation.
  • Results-driven, able to balance strategic patience with decisive action.


Supervisory Responsibility

  • Direct and indirect management of senior leadership, program managers, and communications and administrative staff.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in public policy or related field.
  • Five years of leadership experience in government innovation, civic engagement or related fields.
  • 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
  • Fifteen plus years in government innovation, civic engagement or related fields.
  • Experience in university and/or local government partnerships.
  • Excellent oral, written, and research skills.
  • Proven experience either running or leading a large (>50 people) team, an entrepreneurial initiative, or substantial organizational unit.
  • Capacity to work with a high degree of independence and in a results-oriented and dynamic operating environment.
  • Ability to successfully develop and maintain strong partnerships with various stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead and manage diverse, multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple initiatives, programs, projects and activities on a concurrent basis .

 

 

Classified Title: Director of University Initiatives 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation   
Role/Level/Range: L/05/LH  
Starting Salary Range: $127,300 - $285,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: Ctrs for Govt Excellence & Public Innova  
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers 

 

 

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.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
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 Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

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.
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.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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