Research Program Administrator (Center for Research and Reform in Education)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

11d•$76,980 - $134,995•Remote

About The Position

The Research Program Administrator plans and directs the operations of a complex research program, typically involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks. The role is responsible for leadership, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, and fiscal planning and management. Reporting to the principal investigator(s) and collaborating with investigators and the research team, the administrator participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating initiatives that advance the research program’s mission and goals and ensure alignment within Johns Hopkins and with partners. The position provides direction and coordination for studies; participates in scientific discussions and makes independent decisions about research aims and study design; guides research staff on protocols and study design; and coordinates activities among internal and external collaborators. It develops and submits grant and contract proposals, oversees study budgets and expenditure tracking, and establishes systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance. The administrator also plans data acquisition and analysis, helps ensure research quality and fidelity, resolves study and data-management issues, and maintains tracking systems. The role supervises and supports research staff; performs or oversees statistical analyses; and contributes to reports for funders, manuscripts, and presentations. It also prepares detailed client reports that summarize findings and recommend program improvements, policies, and follow-up research. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Eight years of related research experience.
Supervisory or lead experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, subject to the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Applied statistics commonly used in educational research, particularly hierarchical linear modeling and multivariate analyses.
Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts.
Experience using statistical software such as Stata, R, SAS, or SPSS.
Experience managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously.
Ph.D. in education or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis, financial project management, oral and written communications, process improvement, program management, regulatory compliance, report writing, research design, and strategic program management.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and coordination for complex and/or multiple studies on behalf of the principal investigator(s).
Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, principal investigators, research staff, and funding organizations, and make independent decisions about research aims and study design.
Collaborate with principal investigators and guide research staff on protocol development and study design.
Communicate with and track activities led by internal and/or external research team members and collaborators.
Develop, prepare, and submit grant and contract proposals.
Interact with investigators, collaborators, and staff to facilitate efficient study activities.
Oversee development of study budgets and ensure all study costs are included.
Oversee budget expenditures and assist with tracking project expenditures.
Develop and implement systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance.
Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to project goals and timelines.
Perform or oversee statistical analyses for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports.
Plan data acquisition, collection, and analysis strategies.
Establish systems to collect and analyze data, coordinate with data acquisition and management team members, and ensure compliance with study-specific procedures.
Resolve study or data-management issues to ensure the validity of research findings.
Design and maintain tracking systems to monitor the status of activities.
Supervise research staff and provide support and guidance to the research group.
Contribute to reports to funders, manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
Prepare detailed reports for clients, summarize findings, and recommend program improvements, policies, and follow-up research.
Perform other duties as assigned.