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The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) seeks an **_Academic Program Coordinator_** to support the Alperovitch Institute and the Emerging Technology Initiative—two leading centers at the forefront of research, education, and policy dialogue on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in international affairs. These initiatives prepare the next generation of leaders to address critical challenges at the intersection of technology, security, and geopolitics through dynamic programming, cutting-edge research, and specialized skills training. The Academic Program Coordinator will play a key role in advancing this mission by supporting robust events, seminars, and professional development opportunities that engage the SAIS community and global policy audiences.

The Academic Program Coordinator will provide complex programmatic, administrative, curricular, and project support for the administrative and faculty directors, faculty, and students. This position will coordinate administrative support services and academic program activities and act independently to coordinate various processes and activities for an academic program.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

_Administrative and Event Support_

+ Prepare teaching contracts, payroll, course schedules, syllabi, textbook selections and orders, exam schedules, academic advising assignments and schedules, etc.

+ Create and maintain faculty, student and course information records.

+ Provide information to students about admission criteria, program offering, degree prerequisites & requirements, etc.

+ Coordinate departmental events such as orientation, open house, seminars, receptions.

+ Assist in preparing catalog copy and course descriptions. Follow up on production.

+ May monitor departmental funds and grants expenditures. Reconcile reports and resolve expenditure discrepancies.

+ Compose and prepare routine correspondence to students and faculty.

+ Implement processes and procedures for exams.

+ Implement processes and procedures related to the admissions process.

+ Maintain various databases and paper records.

+ Staff credentialing and other related committees.

+ Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.

+ Supports administrative directors with the day-to-day operations of the program.

+ Upholds administrative processes/procedures, identifies and resolves issues, and provides recommendations for changes to assure efficiency.

+ Screens and prioritizes incoming correspondence, inquiries, phone calls, and visitors/guests.

+ Coordinates and schedules in-person and digital meetings and maintains shared calendars.

+ May distribute and manage office communications and supports marketing efforts such as creation and distribution of flyers, email marketing campaigns, newsletters, listservs and social media.

+ Works with the Director or Assistant Director in supporting the planning and execution of program projects and events, office activities, and meetings—including making room reservations, troubleshooting, ordering food/catering, preparing materials, making travel arrangements, processing honoraria, and greeting of guests.

_Student & Faculty Support_

+ Works closely with the faculty support coordinators onboarding faculty and supporting administrative requests such as copying (syllabi, exams, articles), proctoring/disbursing exams, classroom support and expense requests.

+ Supports onboarding of new students through recruiting activities, orientation, and course selection.

+ Answers general student queries, handles confidential information with discretion, provides limited academic advice and offers referrals to MIEF students.

+ May manages student workers.

_Academic Program Support_

+ May collect and record data; participate in the assessment and evaluation of programs.

+ Supports student recruitment, organizes program applications, and assists with graduation processes and procedures.

+ Runs and reviews periodic student degree audits

+ Supports the evaluation and assessment of programs and activities.

+ Supports general Academic Affairs needs throughout the academic year.

_Budget Authority_

+ May participate in reconciling and tracking expenses, making judgment calls on reasonable expenses will be required.

_Budget Support_

+ Administers daily financial operations (budget and billing verifications, changes, corrections, and updates).

+ May provide support to faculty and administrative staff in monitoring and reconciling department or unit expenses against budget (monthly expenditures).

+ Maintains spreadsheets utilizing financial systems and software applications (SAP/Concur/Excel).

+ Assist in maintaining up-to-date records for the office procurement (PCard) and travel card and processes reimbursements.

+ Places orders, verifies shipments, and resolves purchasing related issues—including purchasing office supplies and maintaining the supply room.

+ Processes non-travel/vendor invoice payments, new vendor set-up requests, check requests, invoice processing, independent contractors and shopping cart/purchase orders related requests.

+ Completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

+ Three years administrative/academic related 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

+ Bachelor’s Degree and some experience in program administration in an academic environment preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Demonstrated organizational skills with proven ability to effectively and proactively prioritize workload.

+ Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

+ Proven ability to multi-task and process data quickly with a high level of accuracy in a fast paced, data driven, entrepreneurial and student-centered environment.

+ Proficiency with technology skills in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

+ Knowledge of SAP and Concur preferred.

+ Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

+ Ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents (e.g., staff, faculty, students, alumni, employers and vendors) from diverse backgrounds, including international populations.

+ Previous work experience in administration at a higher education institution with a strong customer service orientation.

+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Classified Title: Academic Program Coordinator

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE

Starting Salary Range: $18.20 - $33.90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department name: Strategic Studies

Personnel area: SAIS

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.