Assistant Director, Doctoral Life Design, OPTIONS

Johns Hopkins • Baltimore, MD

399d • $64,600 - $113,300

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Doctoral Life Design OPTIONS at Johns Hopkins University plays a crucial role in leading the OPTIONS Program, which is a required curriculum component for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows in Biomedical Sciences. This position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program, ensuring it aligns with NIH T32 training grant standards and meets the unique career development needs of students across various departments. The Assistant Director will cultivate partnerships, enhance program visibility, and support the professional growth of doctoral students and postdocs through innovative programming and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's Degree.
• Five years of experience within a higher education, government, non-profit, or corporate setting.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in a STEM field, such as Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Public Health, Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience in career advising or coaching specifically for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within program development.
• Established presence in STEM, career development, or higher education through publications or conference presentations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing educational or career development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the OPTIONS Program, overseeing development, programming, marketing, content creation, and logistics.
• Drive program expansion by cultivating partnerships with new academic departments.
• Develop and implement innovative, research-based career exploration and skill-building curricula.
• Manage and deliver career development curriculum through online platforms, ensuring structured learning and tracking student progress.
• Design and implement evaluation strategies to monitor student satisfaction and career readiness.
• Gather and analyze feedback from students, postdocs, faculty, and industry partners to refine programming.
• Lead data collection and analysis initiatives using tools like Power BI to evaluate program participation and impact.
• Leverage technology platforms to optimize curriculum delivery and data tracking.
• Conduct research on career development outcomes and apply findings to strengthen program effectiveness.
• Research and analyze career training initiatives at peer institutions and integrate best practices into program development.
• Expand OPTIONS Program participation by building strategic partnerships with Ph.D. programs.
• Collaborate with Ph.D. program directors and faculty to advocate for career curriculum programming.
• Support Ph.D. recruitment efforts by creating marketing materials and engaging with prospective students.
• Cultivate strong connections with alumni and industry professionals to enhance program impact.
• Implement a scalable group coaching model for career advising.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to enhance data tracking systems.
• Support the Senior Director in advancing office goals and communication strategies.
• Engage senior leadership and stakeholders to advocate for career development initiatives.
• Plan and co-lead career and identity-based conferences.
• Craft and communicate JHU's story to build a strong external presence.
• Author and contribute to academic publications that highlight program innovations.
• Represent the OPTIONS Program at national conferences.
• Oversee and enhance professional and career development content on the Doctoral Life Design Studio website.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and staying current with trends in career development.
• Commit to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the OPTIONS Program.
• Foster a collaborative office environment and conduct periodic reviews to assess strategies.
• Collaborate with funding agencies and manage resources effectively.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• 401k benefit for retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree