Requisition ID:  116213

Innovation and Implementation Program Associate

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health (JHIPH) is a leading organization at the forefront of Planetary Health, a new, rapidly growing global field and social movement focused on understanding the human health impacts of our disruption and transformation of Earth's natural systems and the solutions necessary to address these challenges. Never before has humanity's footprint on the natural world been so large or so threatening to human health and well-being.

The JHIPH mission is to catalyze scholarship and practice of Planetary Health across the University; bring together a cohesive community of practice; and establish JHU as a global leader in addressing the global health and humanitarian dimensions of the Earth crisis. JHIPH also collaborates with the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) which is a growing global consortium of over 480 institutions in more than 75 countries, and 3,900+ individual members, advancing Planetary Health understanding and action by convening experts; creating, gathering, and distributing educational materials; and curating, synthesizing, and disseminating evidence to inform and activate the Planetary Health community and broader society.

JHIPH is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Innovation and Implementation Program Associate to support the growing JHIPH team in building a transdisciplinary community dedicated to advancing the field of Planetary Health. The Innovation & Implementation Program Associate will work in close collaboration with Innovation & Implementation Faculty Leads, JHIPH Executive Director, and other staff in both JHIPH and PHA to manage the work-steam's projects and further administrative, financial, and operational activities on a day-to-day basis to successfully support its vision and mission. The Innovation & Implementation Program Associate will officially report to the JHIPH Sr. Administrative Manager and will primarily support the Innovation & Implementation Faculty Leads.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the planning, activation, and evaluation of the cross-University Planetary Health Innovation & Implementation Program.
  • Plan/coordinate Planetary Health awareness and education activities for Business and Engineering students, administrators, academics, and others.
  • Support the preparation and activation of Planetary Health curriculum.
  • Coordinate Innovation & Implementation projects across the University and/or with external partners.
  • Assist with writing Planetary Health Innovation & Implementation program grants and research reports; manage grant and program budgets.
  • Be the point person for the Innovation & Implementation program; respond to inquiries and requests made to the program.
  • Grow and manage global relationships and act as a representative of the Insititute.
  • Collaborate with JHIPH’s Events Coordinator to plan and coordinate conference events and help to identify and secure guest speakers.
  • As appropriate, participate in writing of manuscript and literature reviews for publications, and support faculty and staff in the development of a research study design, data analysis, and processes, including IRB submissions.
  • Manage academic tracks including.
  • Coordinate Innovation & Implementation Faculty Directors‘scheduling.
  • Assist with management of consultants, temporary staff, interns, practicum students.
  • Other research or administrative duties assigned.


Climate Setting & Leadership

  • Conduct oneself in a manner to achieve results in a way consistent with organization values and to provide constructive examples for others to do likewise.
  • Establish timely and effective communications with all constituents to keep them aware of important information and to receive information and feedback from them.
  • Maintain an active role in the Johns Hopkins community as a representative for Planetary Health and to represent the organization to both internal and external constituent groups.
  • Develop positive employee and partner relations and communications.
  • This position requires exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to build and maintain effective and positive relationships both internal to JHU and externally.
  • The position is based in Baltimore and may also attend events at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC. The position will collaborate with our internal team and global partners to support our mission.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Excellent organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Program management skills and understanding of curricular development.
  • Ability to work for long periods of time without direction, prioritize own work, and work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously in order to meet various concurrent deadlines.
  • Excellent computer literacy skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams) and ability to learn new software.
  • Effectively manages multiple projects, often with tight timelines.
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; also, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Limited travel is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and respond quickly to changing priorities.
  • Applicants for this position may be required to complete skills assessments appropriate to the position description.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Additional experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Training or prior experience in environmental research.
  • Training or prior experience in finance, development, or engineering.
  • Master’s degree or higher.
  • Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based differences within group environments.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement and personal humility and authenticity.

 


 

Classified Title: Program Specialist 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Innovation and Implementation Program Associate   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC  
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Institute for Planetary Health  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 


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.
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