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The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a Business Program Manager to join the Office of the Vice Dean for Education. The Business Program Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of the Office of Online Education (OOE), the SOM Administrator for Education, and program directors and administrators throughout SOM, to oversee and manage new and ongoing activities related to online education initiatives, projects and operations. The manager will also collaborate closely with internal and external partners to ensure the alignment of educational outcomes and practice needs. This role requires teamwork and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and proper management processes to enable successful attainment of project outcomes.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Program Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects at the divisional level or large programs. The Business Program Manager is responsible for providing programmatic, business, and administrative leadership for programs. This position will provide overall management for programs including research and writing.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide overall program management including setting goals, creating workplans, project tracking, creating milestones, assigning tasks, reporting, and follow-up.
- Establish, lead, and implement the development of process flows, policies, and procedures.
- Develop procedures, protocols, and flow charts for planning and organization of program initiatives.
- Monitor resource needs and make recommendations for adjustments to those resources; implement agreed-upon solutions, which may include hiring staff to ensure the program runs efficiently.
- Organize and contribute to program strategy discussions among stakeholders providing feedback as appropriate to advance short- and long-term goals.
- Ensure timely responses to regular and ad hoc requests for information from stakeholders.
- Collect critical programmatic, workforce development, and collaborative data for all projects.
- Manage program budgets in collaboration with finance and business leaders.
- Collect, manage, and use data to guide informed decision-making. Produce reports. Execute competitive analysis as needed.
- Facilitate communication with stakeholders to effectively manage timely workflows.
- Manage external collaborative partnerships to engage stakeholders in programming, philanthropy, and overall support of the program.
- May supervise and/or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Collaborate with OOE leadership and School of Medicine stakeholders to support online education operations and program development.
- Support strategic planning and project evaluation for online education initiatives, including recommendations for resource allocation.
- Oversee planning and implementation of online education projects, including fee-for-service offerings, degree and certificate programs, hybrid clinical education programs, cohort-based training programs, and asynchronous courses.
- Collect, analyze, and report data for internal and external use; develop project timelines and support evaluation efforts.
- Coordinate meeting materials, presentations, reports, and trainings for assigned projects.
- Facilitate small- and large-group meetings, task forces, and trainings as needed.
- Assist with publications, grant applications, accreditation materials, and approvals for new academic programs, including submissions to MHEC and third-party accreditors.
- Monitor policy changes affecting existing and future programs.
- Oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million.
- Develop and monitor OOE and program budgets; oversee accounting transactions and quarterly distribution of funds among stakeholders.
- Conduct market analysis and financial projections for prospective programs.
- Draft MOUs and manage approval processes for non-degree and non-credit projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program communication and learner support.
- Test and implement online education platform features, assist with instructional technology, and support website updates and program documentation.
- Serve as the primary liaison for marketing efforts, including content development and multimedia production.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive records, transcripts, and files.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Three years of 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
- Experience in online education.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Planner.
- Familiarity with learning management systems like Canvas.
- Familiarity with payment processing and credit card regulations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Project Management - Advanced
- Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced
- Proposal Development and Writing - Advanced
- Grants and Contracts Management - Advanced
- Research Compliance and Audit Support - Intermediate
- Research Fundraising - Intermediate
- Data Collection and Reporting - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Business Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Online Education
Personnel area: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
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 COMPLETING STUDIES
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.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
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.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking a Business Program Manager to join the Office of the Vice Dean for Education. The Business Program Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of the Office of Online Education (OOE), the SOM Administrator for Education, and program directors and administrators throughout SOM, to oversee and manage new and ongoing activities related to online education initiatives, projects and operations. The manager will also collaborate closely with internal and external partners to ensure the alignment of educational outcomes and practice needs. This role requires teamwork and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and proper management processes to enable successful attainment of project outcomes.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Business Program Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects at the divisional level or large programs. The Business Program Manager is responsible for providing programmatic, business, and administrative leadership for programs. This position will provide overall management for programs including research and writing.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide overall program management including setting goals, creating workplans, project tracking, creating milestones, assigning tasks, reporting, and follow-up.
- Establish, lead, and implement the development of process flows, policies, and procedures.
- Develop procedures, protocols, and flow charts for planning and organization of program initiatives.
- Monitor resource needs and make recommendations for adjustments to those resources; implement agreed-upon solutions, which may include hiring staff to ensure the program runs efficiently.
- Organize and contribute to program strategy discussions among stakeholders providing feedback as appropriate to advance short- and long-term goals.
- Ensure timely responses to regular and ad hoc requests for information from stakeholders.
- Collect critical programmatic, workforce development, and collaborative data for all projects.
- Manage program budgets in collaboration with finance and business leaders.
- Collect, manage, and use data to guide informed decision-making. Produce reports. Execute competitive analysis as needed.
- Facilitate communication with stakeholders to effectively manage timely workflows.
- Manage external collaborative partnerships to engage stakeholders in programming, philanthropy, and overall support of the program.
- May supervise and/or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the duties described above:
- Collaborate with OOE leadership and School of Medicine stakeholders to support online education operations and program development.
- Support strategic planning and project evaluation for online education initiatives, including recommendations for resource allocation.
- Oversee planning and implementation of online education projects, including fee-for-service offerings, degree and certificate programs, hybrid clinical education programs, cohort-based training programs, and asynchronous courses.
- Collect, analyze, and report data for internal and external use; develop project timelines and support evaluation efforts.
- Coordinate meeting materials, presentations, reports, and trainings for assigned projects.
- Facilitate small- and large-group meetings, task forces, and trainings as needed.
- Assist with publications, grant applications, accreditation materials, and approvals for new academic programs, including submissions to MHEC and third-party accreditors.
- Monitor policy changes affecting existing and future programs.
- Oversee an annual operating budget of approximately $1 million.
- Develop and monitor OOE and program budgets; oversee accounting transactions and quarterly distribution of funds among stakeholders.
- Conduct market analysis and financial projections for prospective programs.
- Draft MOUs and manage approval processes for non-degree and non-credit projects.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for program communication and learner support.
- Test and implement online education platform features, assist with instructional technology, and support website updates and program documentation.
- Serve as the primary liaison for marketing efforts, including content development and multimedia production.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of sensitive records, transcripts, and files.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
- Three years of 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
- Experience in online education.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Planner.
- Familiarity with learning management systems like Canvas.
- Familiarity with payment processing and credit card regulations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPECTED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY
- Project Management - Advanced
- Stakeholder Engagement - Advanced
- Proposal Development and Writing - Advanced
- Grants and Contracts Management - Advanced
- Research Compliance and Audit Support - Intermediate
- Research Fundraising - Intermediate
- Data Collection and Reporting - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
CLASSIFIED TITLE: Business Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD
Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually ($80,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM Admin Online Education
Personnel area: School of Medicine
TOTAL REWARDS
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. 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/.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY
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 COMPLETING STUDIES
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.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
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.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Frame Your Credentials Around Research Administration
Johns Hopkins Program Manager roles frequently sit within research centers and grant-funded departments. Tailor your resume to show experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, budgets, or compliance requirements, the language that appears in their actual postings.
Target Departments With Recurring Hiring Cycles
Schools of Public Health, Medicine, and Engineering at Johns Hopkins post Program Manager roles year-round. Focusing on departments with ongoing federal grants improves your odds, since those units have both the budget and organizational infrastructure to support visa filings.
Understand How CPT and OPT Apply During Your Search
If you're currently on F-1 status, confirm your OPT start date aligns with a realistic offer and onboarding timeline. Johns Hopkins accepts CPT and OPT but H-1B cap registration in March means timing your application submission matters for cap-subject transitions.
Ask About PERM Timelines Before Accepting an Offer
Johns Hopkins sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for program management roles, but PERM processing through DOL can take one to two years before an I-140 is filed. Clarify whether the specific department has run this process for the role category before.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Verified Sponsorship Openings
Not every Johns Hopkins Program Manager posting leads to a sponsorship conversation. Use Migrate Mate to surface roles at Johns Hopkins that are verified for visa sponsorship, so you're applying where international candidates are already welcome.
Prepare a Specialty Occupation Explanation for Your Role
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for program management positions. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to document why the role requires a specific bachelor's degree field, connecting your degree and job duties directly to avoid a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas for Program Managers?
Yes, Johns Hopkins University sponsors H-1B visas for Program Manager roles. The university has established immigration support processes, typically working with outside immigration counsel on I-129 petitions. Because Program Manager is a scrutinized category under USCIS specialty occupation standards, your petition will need clear documentation linking your degree field to the specific duties of the role.
How do I apply for Program Manager jobs at Johns Hopkins University?
Applications go through the Johns Hopkins Careers portal at jobs.jhu.edu. Each posting lists required qualifications, and roles are organized by school or division. You can also browse verified sponsorship-eligible Program Manager openings at Johns Hopkins on Migrate Mate, which filters for positions where international candidates are actively considered, saving you time on outreach to roles that won't lead to a sponsorship conversation.
Which visa types does Johns Hopkins University commonly use for Program Manager roles?
Johns Hopkins sponsors H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying categories), F-1 OPT and CPT for students, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. The right visa depends on your nationality, degree field, and where you are in your immigration journey. H-1B is the most common route for non-TN visa-eligible candidates transitioning from OPT.
What qualifications does Johns Hopkins University expect for Program Manager roles?
Most Program Manager postings at Johns Hopkins require a bachelor's degree in a related field, with preference for candidates who have experience in research administration, grant management, or public health program coordination. Roles tied to federally funded research often expect familiarity with compliance frameworks. Advanced degrees can offset years-of-experience requirements, and PMP certification strengthens applications for operationally focused roles.
How do I navigate the H-1B filing timeline when targeting a Program Manager role at Johns Hopkins?
H-1B cap registration opens in March each year, with the lottery typically completed by late March or April. If you're on OPT, your employer needs to submit the registration before that window closes. Johns Hopkins works with immigration attorneys who manage the petition timeline, but you should confirm well before the registration period that the hiring department is aligned on sponsoring your filing.