Educational Specialist
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States
Are you passionate about education and would like to be part of a collaborative effort between the Applied Physics Laboratory and the Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering? Would you love working with a collaborative group of dedicated professionals on projects that are necessary to delivering graduate-level education, through Engineering for Professionals Programs? Are you searching for meaningful work where you can support students, instructors and program chairs? If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of several academic programs within the Engineering for Professionals Program (EP) and EPE activities at APL.
Follow tasking from the program chairs and utilize your experience and background to develop the work product or solution to JHU EPE activities at APL and involving the APL-based programs.
Collect and maintain statistics related to applications, enrollment, and graduation. Participate in routine graduation reviews. Maintain program mailing lists and program related catalog contents.
Draft input for annual up-date of the catalog. You will also oversee Degree Audit rules.
Coordinate advising, track, program committee meetings and technical talks.
Screen faculty applicants and coordinate interviews and hiring process.
Interface with faculty and advisers to help them meet requirements.
Interact with students & potential students regarding program questions and assistance.
Recommend scheduling adjustments and generate schedule. Coordinate with EP staff and with faculty on cancelations, additions, and faculty salaries.
Draft EP correspondence for the Program Chairs. Participate in meetings with chair, program managers, and the Program Committee.
Other tasks as required to grow the assigned programs and EPE activities.
Support JHU EP events (semi-annual faculty meetings, holiday events, etc.)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration or a similar field and practical experience in an education environment or Associates degree combined with equivalent work experience.
5+ years work experience.
Experience with MS EXCEL, WORD and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage and operate as a privileged user/administrator in the across JHU platforms such as Stellic, Box, MS Teams, Zoom, and Canvas.
The demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.
Highly organized and process oriented.
Have the ability to independently analyze, summarize and make recommendations on process, procedures, and program related activities.
Ability to interact with others using discretion and tact.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to handle sensitive student and faculty information with the utmost discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.
The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Education.
Experience in supporting graduate level education at a major university or college.
Experience with the JHU EP program preferred.
Special Working Conditions
Regular working hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with a half-hour lunch break. Some pre-planned changes in hours may be necessary to accommodate special classes or instructional activities. Occasional trips to the Homewood Campus (Baltimore, Maryland) of the Johns Hopkins University are anticipated.
Benefits
We offer a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.
Compensation
Minimum Rate: $58,700 Annually
Maximum Rate: $146,300 Annually
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of several academic programs within the Engineering for Professionals Program (EP) and EPE activities at APL.
Follow tasking from the program chairs and utilize your experience and background to develop the work product or solution to JHU EPE activities at APL and involving the APL-based programs.
Collect and maintain statistics related to applications, enrollment, and graduation. Participate in routine graduation reviews. Maintain program mailing lists and program related catalog contents.
Draft input for annual up-date of the catalog. You will also oversee Degree Audit rules.
Coordinate advising, track, program committee meetings and technical talks.
Screen faculty applicants and coordinate interviews and hiring process.
Interface with faculty and advisers to help them meet requirements.
Interact with students & potential students regarding program questions and assistance.
Recommend scheduling adjustments and generate schedule. Coordinate with EP staff and with faculty on cancelations, additions, and faculty salaries.
Draft EP correspondence for the Program Chairs. Participate in meetings with chair, program managers, and the Program Committee.
Other tasks as required to grow the assigned programs and EPE activities.
Support JHU EP events (semi-annual faculty meetings, holiday events, etc.)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration or a similar field and practical experience in an education environment or Associates degree combined with equivalent work experience.
5+ years work experience.
Experience with MS EXCEL, WORD and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage and operate as a privileged user/administrator in the across JHU platforms such as Stellic, Box, MS Teams, Zoom, and Canvas.
The demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.
Highly organized and process oriented.
Have the ability to independently analyze, summarize and make recommendations on process, procedures, and program related activities.
Ability to interact with others using discretion and tact.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to handle sensitive student and faculty information with the utmost discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and meet deadlines.
The ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Education.
Experience in supporting graduate level education at a major university or college.
Experience with the JHU EP program preferred.
Special Working Conditions
Regular working hours for this position are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with a half-hour lunch break. Some pre-planned changes in hours may be necessary to accommodate special classes or instructional activities. Occasional trips to the Homewood Campus (Baltimore, Maryland) of the Johns Hopkins University are anticipated.
Benefits
We offer a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu.
Compensation
Minimum Rate: $58,700 Annually
Maximum Rate: $146,300 Annually
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