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The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Program Administrator.
The Research Program Administrator plans and directs the operations of a complex research program typically involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks. Responsible for leadership, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, fiscal planning and management. Reporting to the PI(s) and in collaboration with other investigators and the research team, participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating existing and new initiatives to further the mission and goals of the overall research program, and ensure alignment within Hopkins and partners.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direction and coordination for complex and/or multiple studies on behalf of the PI(s).
- Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PI's, research staff, and funding organizations and exercise authority to make independent decisions about research aims and study design.
- Collaborate with PI and provide guidance to research staff on protocol development and study design.
- Communicate with, and track activities led by, internal and/or external research team members and collaborators
- Develop, prepare and submit grant and contract proposals.
- Interact with investigators, collaborators, and staff to facilitate efficient conduct of study activities.
- Oversee development of study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in budget.
- Provide oversight of budget expenditures and assist with tracking of project expenditures.
- Develop and implement systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to project goals and timelines.
- Perform or oversee statistical analysis for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports.
- Plan data acquisition, collection, and analysis strategies
- Establish systems to collect and analyze data, communicating with team members involved in data acquisition or management, and ensure compliance with study-specific procedures
- Problem-solve study or data management issues to ensure the validity of research findings.
- Design and maintain tracking systems needed to monitor status of all activities.
- Supervise research staff and provide support and guidance to the research group.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
On call or non-standard work hour requirements
- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.
- Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Eight years of related research experience.
- Supervisory or lead 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
- Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
- Financial Project Management - Advanced
- Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
- Program Management - Advanced
- Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
- Report Writing - Advanced
- Research Design - Advanced
- Strategic Program Management - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Administrator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $76,980 - $134,995 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/New Mexico
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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.
The Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Program Administrator.
The Research Program Administrator plans and directs the operations of a complex research program typically involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks. Responsible for leadership, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, fiscal planning and management. Reporting to the PI(s) and in collaboration with other investigators and the research team, participates in developing, implementing, and evaluating existing and new initiatives to further the mission and goals of the overall research program, and ensure alignment within Hopkins and partners.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide direction and coordination for complex and/or multiple studies on behalf of the PI(s).
- Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PI's, research staff, and funding organizations and exercise authority to make independent decisions about research aims and study design.
- Collaborate with PI and provide guidance to research staff on protocol development and study design.
- Communicate with, and track activities led by, internal and/or external research team members and collaborators
- Develop, prepare and submit grant and contract proposals.
- Interact with investigators, collaborators, and staff to facilitate efficient conduct of study activities.
- Oversee development of study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in budget.
- Provide oversight of budget expenditures and assist with tracking of project expenditures.
- Develop and implement systems for monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance activities.
- Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to project goals and timelines.
- Perform or oversee statistical analysis for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports.
- Plan data acquisition, collection, and analysis strategies
- Establish systems to collect and analyze data, communicating with team members involved in data acquisition or management, and ensure compliance with study-specific procedures
- Problem-solve study or data management issues to ensure the validity of research findings.
- Design and maintain tracking systems needed to monitor status of all activities.
- Supervise research staff and provide support and guidance to the research group.
- Contribute to the preparation and writing of reports to funders, manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for internal and professional meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
On call or non-standard work hour requirements
- Current driver’s license issued by the state of residence and good driving record required.
- Ability to travel with overnight stays required as needed.
- Some evening, weekend and holiday work may be required.
- This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Eight years of related research experience.
- Supervisory or lead 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
- Knowledge of local geography and culture, prior work experience in the community.
Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
- Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
- Financial Project Management - Advanced
- Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
- Process Improvement - Advanced
- Program Management - Advanced
- Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
- Report Writing - Advanced
- Research Design - Advanced
- Strategic Program Management - Advanced
The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Research Program Administrator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $76,980 - $134,995 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/New Mexico
Department name: Center for Indigenous Health
Personnel area: School of Public Health
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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in health program administrator jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, health administration, or a related field
- Experience managing public health or healthcare programs from planning through evaluation
- Proficiency with federal or state grant administration, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Familiarity with health data systems, electronic health records, or program tracking software
- Strong written communication skills for reports, proposals, and stakeholder documentation
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Project Management Professional (PMP) credential preferred
Tips for Your Health Program Administrator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Health program administrator hiring managers want to see programs you managed from launch to evaluation, not just duties. Quantify participant reach, budget oversight, and reporting timelines rather than listing tasks. Generic program management language won't distinguish you from applicants in other sectors.
Highlight grant management experience separately
Many postings specifically require experience with federal or state grant cycles, including compliance reporting and budget reconciliation. If you've managed grants, give that a dedicated resume section rather than burying it under general responsibilities. It's often the deciding qualification in public health and nonprofit roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists health program administrator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Filter openings by funding source type
Federally funded roles, state agency postings, and nonprofit positions each have distinct compliance requirements and work cultures. Knowing which environment fits your background helps you target openings where your experience with specific reporting frameworks, like those tied to HHS or CDC grants, translates directly.
Prepare a data-informed program story
Interviewers for health program administrator roles consistently ask how you measured program success. Before your interview, build a clear narrative around one program: its goal, the metrics you tracked, what you adjusted midstream, and what the outcome data showed. Vague answers about 'impact' don't hold up under follow-up questions.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
In public health and government settings, salary bands are often fixed, but program scope, budget authority, and reporting structure are sometimes negotiable. When discussing an offer, ask about the size of the portfolio you'd oversee and your decision-making latitude before accepting a title or pay grade.
Health Program Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most health program administrators?
The companies hiring the most health program administrators right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Ohio, and Telecare Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and state health departments consistently represent a large portion of active postings.
How many health program administrator jobs are remote?
About 75% of health program administrator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by program type and employer. Grant-focused coordination, policy development, and health communications roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to direct community outreach or clinical program oversight are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a health program administrator?
Most health program administrators start with a bachelor's degree in public health, health services administration, or a closely related field, then build hands-on experience coordinating health programs, managing budgets, or supporting grant-funded initiatives. Many roles prefer or require a master's degree, particularly in public health or health administration. Earning a credential like the CHES or PMP strengthens your candidacy for senior program roles.
Can you get hired as a health program administrator with little experience?
Entry-level health program administrator roles do exist, particularly at community health organizations, nonprofits, and government agencies with structured training pipelines. Candidates with limited direct experience should emphasize internships, AmeriCorps service, volunteer coordination, or academic practicum work that involved program planning or reporting. Demonstrating familiarity with public health frameworks and grant processes goes further than general administrative experience in this field.
What does the health program administrator interview process look like?
Most health program administrator interviews include a phone or video screen followed by a structured panel interview, often with program staff, a supervisor, and sometimes a grants or finance team member. Expect competency-based questions about program planning, stakeholder communication, and handling competing deadlines. Some employers include a written exercise, such as drafting a brief program summary or reviewing a mock data report and explaining your findings.
Where can I find and apply to health program administrator jobs?
You can find and apply to health program administrator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search roles that match your background, whether in public health agencies, hospital systems, nonprofits, or government departments, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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