We are seeking an Assistant Director of Research Administration Training to join Johns Hopkins University's Research Administration (JHURA) team and be an integral part of a global institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and discovery. As the Assistant Director of Research Administration Training with JHURA, you will play a crucial role in shaping the learning and development landscape for the university's research administration community. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can lead with vision, strategic thinking, and operational prowess to optimize individual, team, and organizational performance.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Be a Part of Something Bigger

• Reporting directly to the JHURA Administrator, the Assistant Director of Research Administration Training manages the day-to-day operations and strategic vision of the Research Administration Training Program within JHURA.
• The Assistant Director will spearhead a new and expanded learning and development function within JHURA.
• This pivotal role will establish a vision and strategy that is closely aligned with current and emerging priorities by ensuring the optimization of individual, team, and organizational performance.
  
• The Assistant Director of RA Training is a remote-based position requiring the incumbent to occasionally spend time on the JHU campus for the purpose of in-person trainings, staff development and department events.
  

Training & Leadership (100%)

• Oversee the development and execution of the expansion of training and education programs for JHURA research administration, including writing and delivering research administration training for the entire university.
• Act as the primary point of contact for JHURA customer inquiries related to research administration training needs and JHURA systems training.
• Facilitate engaging adult learning experiences through the development and delivery of participatory activities, both in-person and virtually.
• Build effective research administrators through skill-building, feedback, and coaching.
• Lead training development with co-facilitators and other training partners.
• Implement a training quality improvement strategy.
• Develop surveys and compile feedback for training activities.
• Identify knowledge gaps throughout the research administration lifecycle and design educational/training solutions, incorporating changes in protocols, practices, and workflow.
• Facilitate certified research administrator (CRA) study groups
• Host meetings with departmental staff for specialized training needs.
• Maintain accurate data on all training program participants.
• Anticipate future training needs and implement creative solutions.
• Direct the activities of support staff.
• Oversight of the RAT Program budget including review and approval of financial documents.
• Train, supervise and develop 1 - 3 program staff.
• Develop complex financial reports for forecasting, trending and results analysis for departmental and university leadership.
• Identify opportunities for cost-savings and revenue generation via grants.
• Develop and administer learning management system components, selecting suitable delivery technologies and creating training materials for both online and in-person curricula.
• Collaborate with course development experts to ensure effective implementation of educational content within the system, spanning online and in-person learning experiences.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in Research Administration.
• Additional education may substitute for experience and additional experience may substitute for education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others.
• Experience in research administration.
• Excellent listening, public speaking, and team-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of tools.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to new assignments and changing requirements.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, writing samples required).
• Self-starter attitude while working collaboratively with a flexible and dynamic team.
• This is a flexible, remote role that, when necessary, will require work on JHU campuses for the purpose of conducting training or meeting with stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience at Johns Hopkins in research administration.
• Experience facilitating training in higher education programs.
• Understanding of instructional design for engaging learning solutions.
• Ability to assess and implement the right solution for identified needs.
• Experience with learning management systems.
• Knowledge of key principles of online education and adult learning.
• Ability to use learning metrics and analytics for informed decision-making.

*Be part of our mission to shape the future of research administration at Johns Hopkins University. Apply now and contribute to the development of the next generation of research administrators.

Classified Title: JHURA Assistant Administrator 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director of Research Administration Training   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF  
Starting Salary Range: $84,700 - $148,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Research Administration Ofc of  
Personnel area: University Administration