Job Description

We are seeking a **_Research Program Administrator_** who will plan and directs the operations of a complex research program typically involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks. Responsible for leadership, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, fiscal planning and management. Reporting to the PI(s) and in collaboration with other investigators and the research team, participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating existing and new initiatives to further the mission and goals of the overall research program, and ensure alignment within Hopkins and partners. The Research Program Administrator will plan and direct the operations of a complex quantitative program evaluation-based educational research program. The individual will provide expertise in advanced statistical analyses commonly used in educational program evaluation. **Specific Duties and Responsibilities** + Provide direction and coordination for complex and/or multiple studies on behalf of the PI(s). + Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PI's, research staff, and funding organizations and exercise authority to make independent decisions about research aims and study design. + Collaborate with PI and provide guidance to 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 conduct of study activities. + Oversee development of study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in budget. + Provide oversight of budget expenditures and assist with tracking of project expenditures. + Develop and implement systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance activities. + Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to project goals and timelines. + Perform or oversee statistical analysis for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports. + Plan data acquisition, collection, and analysis strategies + Establish systems to collect and analyze data, communicating with team members involved in data acquisition or management, and ensure compliance with study-specific procedures + Problem-solve study or data management issues to ensure the validity of research findings. + Design and maintain tracking systems needed to monitor status of all activities. + Supervise research staff and provide support and guidance to the research group. + Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for internal and professional meetings. + Other duties as assigned. _In addition to the duties described above_ + Prepares and writes detailed reports to clients compiling and summarizing findings, and makes recommendations for program improvements, policies, and follow-up research. **Minimum Qualifications** + 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/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's Degree in education or related field. + Highly skilled in, - Applied statistics commonly used in educational research, particularly hierarchical linear modeling and multivariate analyses - Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts - Using statistical software (i.e., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS) - Managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously **Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency** + Data Management and Analysis - Advanced + Financial Project Management - Advanced + Oral and Written Communications - Advanced + Process Improvement - Advanced + Program Management - Advanced + Regulatory Compliance - Advanced + Report Writing - Advanced + Research Design - Advanced + Strategic Program 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 Administrator Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Cntr for Research & Reform in Education Personnel area: School of Education 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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