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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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Who's Hiring
- HUB International14
- TLN Worldwide Enterprises4T
- WorldStrides3
- Meta2
- Alo1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in international program coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, education, or a related field
- Experience coordinating international exchange, study abroad, or partnership programs
- Proficiency in student or program management databases and office productivity software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for a multicultural audience
- Familiarity with federal regulations governing international educational programs and participants
- Second language proficiency, particularly Spanish, Mandarin, or French
Tips for Your International Program Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to program scope
Hiring managers want to see the geographic reach and size of programs you've managed. Name the countries involved, the number of participants, and any grant or budget figures you owned, not just your general responsibilities.
Highlight cross-cultural communication skills
Describe concrete moments where you communicated across language barriers, navigated cultural protocols, or coordinated between overseas partners and domestic stakeholders. Generic claims about being a good communicator won't stand out in this field.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists international program coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match job titles to your target institution type
Universities post these roles under titles like international student services coordinator or study abroad advisor, while nonprofits favor exchange program coordinator or global initiatives coordinator. Search each variant to avoid missing openings that match your background.
Prepare scenario answers about regulatory compliance
Interviewers frequently ask how you've handled compliance issues with participant eligibility, documentation, or program requirements. Walk through a real situation where you identified a compliance gap and resolved it before it became a problem.
Negotiate by scoping your program portfolio
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the number of active programs you'll manage, the participant volume, and any external partner relationships the role requires. Coordinators managing multi-country portfolios consistently command different rates than those running a single program.
International Program Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most international program coordinators?
The most active employers for international program coordinators right now are HUB International, TLN Worldwide Enterprises, and WorldStrides, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Universities and large nonprofit organizations account for a significant share of active postings.
How many international program coordinator jobs are remote?
About 81% of international program coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the administrative and advising nature of much of the work. Roles focused on virtual exchange programs, grant reporting, and partner communications tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions with direct student or participant advising often require on-site presence.
How do you become an international program coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in international relations, global studies, education, or a related field. Build hands-on experience through study abroad offices, nonprofit exchange programs, or international student services during or after school. Develop fluency in a second language if you can, and learn the program management and database tools commonly used in higher education and nonprofit settings. A master's degree helps for senior roles at larger institutions.
Can you get hired as an international program coordinator with little experience?
Yes, entry-level international program coordinator roles exist, particularly in university study abroad offices and nonprofit exchange organizations. Employers at this level look for relevant internships, volunteer work with international populations, language skills, and demonstrated organizational ability. Framing any customer service, advising, event coordination, or cross-cultural communication experience from your background will strengthen an application even without direct program coordination titles.
What does the international program coordinator interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two rounds with the program director or department head. Expect behavioral questions about managing competing deadlines, communicating with international partners, and handling compliance or eligibility issues. Some institutions include a written exercise or presentation on a program scenario. Final rounds at universities may involve meeting with faculty or student services colleagues.
Where can I find and apply to international program coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to international program coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and program focus, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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