Program Specialist (Provost's Office)
We are seeking a Program Specialist who will independently manage the planning, implementation, and execution of a significant program within a department. The Program Specialist is responsible for all administrative and financial functions, events, reporting, supervision and/or oversight of operational staff with program responsibilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for setting goals and planning to meet program objectives.
- Develop, maintain, and oversee timelines for all special activities, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Develop budget and manage program expenses, projections, and reporting.
- Plan and manage outreach activities and internal events, working with vendors and internal resources as needed.
- Create, develop and expand communications via websites, social media channels, and publication materials as needed.
- Represent the program internally and externally.
- Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities.
- Monitor, evaluate and implement business practices and procedures to support the day-to-day operational needs of the program.
- Review and evaluate program needs, while maintaining cost effectiveness.
- Manage and oversee the timely compilation of annual reports and work plans.
- May supervise and/or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Two years of related experience.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Budget Management - Advanced
- Digital Communications - Advanced
- Documentation and Reporting - Advanced
- Event Planning - Advanced
- Operational Oversight - Advanced
- Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
- Program Management - Advanced
- Resource Management - Advanced
- Workflow Management - Advanced
*The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Operations Specialist
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $53,800 - $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F/8:30-5
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Department name: Ralph S O'Connor Sustainable Energy Inst
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering