Program Specialist (Academic Affairs)

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

• Set goals and conduct 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.
• 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: Program Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC

Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $96,760 Annually ($77,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing (located in Baltimore, Maryland, with an expected 2–3 days per week in person/on-site)

Department name: Academic Affairs

Personnel area: School of Nursing