Asst. Director Undergraduate Research

The Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is seeking anAssistant Director Undergraduate Research , Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA). The URSCA office manages selection, advising, and programming for a variety of undergraduate research grants and fellowships for Hopkins students; runs a national undergraduate humanities research symposium; publishes an undergraduate humanities research journal; and oversees several national summer research programs for visiting students. We seek a creative and highly organized individual with excellent interpersonal skills to provide student research project mentorship, instructional support, project management, assessment of programmatic outcomes, and administrative and financial oversight.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to support students across all disciplines and to collaborate with faculty, staff, and graduate students in support of our programs. URSCA aims to increase access to undergraduate research opportunities for all students, including our own diverse campus body as well as the visiting students from community colleges, HBCUs, and other Minority-Serving institutions that participate in our summer programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the barriers facing first-generation college students and students from backgrounds underrepresented in academia.

Several of our programs operate on a cohort model. As such, the successful candidate will be dedicated to a holistic approach to student engagement with an investment in peer bonding and mentorship. The Assistant Director will be responsible for coordinating and participating in a variety of professionalization and team-building activities and outings during the academic year and over the summer. Prior research and/or teaching experience is necessary to support instruction in the Mellon Humanities Collaboratory and the Ph.D. Pathway program and lead student workshops on a range of topics, including project design, research ethics, navigating IRB, and more. The Assistant Director will contribute to instructional design and will lead assessment efforts for our undergraduate research grants and our summer research programs.

Financial management experience is also a requirement for the position. The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising students’ research budgets and advising them on the thoughtful planning of their research funding. Additionally, URSCA handles a variety of endowed, university, and grant funds that require fiscal oversight and budget management by the Assistant Director.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Written and oral communication, project management, finance, and budget oversight, assessment, and student mentoring.
• Provide guidance and advising to students on research practices, project design and organization, and goal setting.
• Liaise with internal and external university partners.
• Assist with scheduling and program planning.
• Advise undergraduate grant applicants in all application processes.
• Recruit for undergraduate research grants, events, and programs with particular emphasis on target populations.
• Conduct information sessions and workshops.
• Administer the Hopkins application processes for student grant applications, conferences, and summer programs.
• Collaborate with other programs, offices, and departments at Hopkins to support students and accomplish program objectives.
• Assist the Director in coordinating the recruitment and selection process for undergraduate research students and program participants.
• Develop and implement meaningful programming for student researchers and participants within each program and across programs.
• Conduct outreach to program alumni.
• Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate programmatic outcomes.
• Compile response data and create periodic reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Teach any required workshops, seminars, or other programming as required.
• Chaperone and support student events, excursions, and other activities.
• Oversee and approve all student research budgets and research reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to innovate.
• Experience working in an institution of higher education, especially in an academic services role.
• Strong organization, project management, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Proficient in editing and publishing.
• Excellent financial management and budget supervision abilities.
• High level technical skills, including high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, to include automation tools.
• Proficiency with Canvas and/or other learning management systems.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from all backgrounds to promote equity and access, foster inclusion, and effect positive change.
• Must know a wide variety of academic fields and research practices specific to different fields.
• Demonstrate proven experience supporting undergraduate students’ academic and professional development, including preparing them for graduate school and the job market; and experience with strategic planning related to supporting students within historically underserved populations.
• Must be available and willing to work some evenings/weekends as required for events and programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Three year's experience.
• Additional experience may substitute for advanced education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph. D
• Experience working with first-generation and/or community college students and developing research projects.

Classified Title: Academic Advisor
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Asst. Director Undergraduate Research
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: Min $55,200 - Mid $75,900 - Max $96,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Dean Office of
Personnel area: School of Arts & Sciences 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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