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The newly announced School of Government and Public Policy, unveiled in October 2023, presents a pivotal opportunity for Johns Hopkins University to strengthen its footprint and engagement in the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers.

The person filling this position will be working in a start-up environment – creating processes and procedures, navigating unexpected obstacles, and adapting to change frequently. An agile mindset and flexible approach to daily responsibilities is needed as we define new ways of working within a well-established university. We are seeking a solution-focused person with a demonstrated ability to create new paths to achieve results.

The School of Government and Policy (SOGP) at Johns Hopkins University seeks an exceptional **_Director,_** **_Democracy Reform Primer Series_** — a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the University of Chicago Center for Effective Government. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to drive strategic vision, oversee high-impact programming, and shape national conversations around critical reforms to political institutions.

The Democracy Reform Primer Series explores key political reforms, providing authoritative analysis and research-based insights that influence policymakers and democratic institutions. As Director, you will provide strategic leadership for this flagship initiative, building partnerships, directing operations, and ensuring the program's continued growth and impact.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

_Strategic Leadership & Vision_

+ Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for the Democracy Reform Primer Series, aligning with institutional priorities and national policy landscapes.

+ Partner with the Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives to advance the program's mission and expand its influence.

+ Lead strategic planning processes and establish key performance indicators to measure program success.

_Program Management & Operations_

+ Direct all aspects of the Democracy Reform Primer Series, including research priorities, publication schedules, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

+ Oversee faculty collaborations, managing relationships with authors, editors, and external research partners.

+ Ensure excellence in content development, from conception through publication and dissemination.

_External Relations & Partnership Development_

+ Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with academic institutions, policy organizations, and government entities.

+ Represent the program at conferences, symposiums, and high-level meetings with key stakeholders.

+ Build networks that enhance the program's reach and impact across academic and policy communities.

_Resource Development & Management_

+ Lead grant writing and fundraising efforts, developing compelling proposals that secure program funding.

+ Oversee budget development and financial management, ensuring efficient resource allocation.

+ Direct vendor relationships and contract negotiations for program services.

_Convening & Event Leadership_

+ Curate and design a premier series of convenings, bringing together leading journalists, funders, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to advance democracy reform dialogue.

+ Develop innovative formats for knowledge exchange, including symposiums, roundtables, and policy workshops that drive actionable insights.

+ Create platforms for cross-sector collaboration and relationship building among key democracy reform stakeholders.

_Strategic Communications_

+ Serve as primary spokesperson for the Democracy Reform Primer Series.

+ Direct communications strategy, including stakeholder engagement, public relations, and digital outreach.

+ Synthesize complex research findings for diverse audiences, from academic peers to policymakers and media.

+ Set up media partnerships to advance the conversations around the primers series.

_Fundraising & Development_

+ Design and lead fundraising strategies to sustain and expand the Primer Series.

+ Cultivate relationships with foundations, individual donors, and institutional funders to secure new and renewed support.

+ Partner with institutional advancement teams to align donor engagement with broader development goals.

+ Steward existing funders by demonstrating program impact and ensuring meaningful engagement opportunities.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Master's Degree in a related field.

+ Five years of experience in project management and research in a related policy area.

+ 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.

Classified Title: SOGP Program Manager

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Director, Democracy Reform Primer Series (School of Government and Policy)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF

Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am-5:30pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: Office of the Dean

Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

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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