The Johns Hopkins University · 2 days ago
Sr. Program Associate, Civic Engagement (Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe Johns Hopkins University is home to the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, which is seeking a Sr. Program Associate for Civic Engagement. The role involves delivering technical assistance for Civic Engagement programs to enhance public servants' capabilities in engaging effectively with city leaders and government partners.
EducationHigher EducationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Act as the primary programmatic point of contact for clients on behalf of the Center, reporting to program and Center leadership on progress, support needs, and escalation of issues
Provide full-cycle project management for assigned jurisdictions and programs, encompassing project scoping, scheduling, reporting, and data analysis
Analyze qualitative and quantitative program performance data, identify areas of concern and opportunities for improvement, and present data and recommendations to public sector leaders, Center leadership, and funders, as needed
Provide direct technical assistance to client teams in the design, development, and implementation or deployment of new services, programs, tools, and platforms
Lead regular check-ins with teams to monitor progress, provide guidance, and adapt strategies to achieve program goals
Provide strategic support to clients, ensuring project success through effective coaching
Oversee the development and implementation of work plans and other program deliverables
Teach skills, techniques, and approaches to public sector teams and support them through the program to achieve desired resident impact
Perform strategic reviews of program performance; recommend solutions to obstacles and challenges; and develop strategies to reach and reinforce positive trends in performance
Contribute subject matter expertise, including broad knowledge of the field, to the design, organization, and facilitation of curriculum, on-site and virtual trainings, workshops, and meetings with clients and partners, both as part of standard programs and also in response to unique and emerging needs
Lead preparation and presentation of reports, summaries, and other work products for dissemination to the Center’s leadership and external partners, including funders
Develop and implement strategies that scale solutions and drive impact across broader program objectives and the field of study
Plan, develop, and deliver assigned program workstreams, including but not limited to program outreach, quality assurance, procurement management, and communications management
Coordinate program delivery with contracted and collaborating partners
Contribute to Center-wide initiatives focused on new programs, performance measurement, and training initiatives
Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to Center staff or contractors
Work closely with program sponsors, Center leadership, and cross functional teams to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, and timeline for new initiatives
Perform other duties, as assigned, in support of the mission and work of the Center
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Five years of experience in program or project management, public policy, public administration, change management, business administration, or related subject matter expertise
Prior experience working in or with local, state, or national governments and in the design of public sector service delivery programs
Possess understanding of the types of performance and service delivery challenges typically faced by local or state governments
Prior experience leading strategic planning processes and in the provision of strategic guidance to senior-level officials within public sector organizations
Prior experience in the successful management of complex projects and initiatives from design to completion and high-volume portfolios of clients and projects
Strong leadership and relationship management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented collaborative environment
Knowledge of public sector data practices or innovation methods and strategies
Effective facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field
Conceptual and practical understanding of innovation tools and the role of human centered design, data, and policy in the public sector
Experience working for local, state, or federal government
Experience or familiarity with structures and functions common to city and state governments
Proficiency speaking/conversing in Spanish or Portuguese in the business setting
Company
The Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a research university that enrolls full and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions.
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Funding
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$207.96MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Beth Blauer
Vice President Public Impact Initiatives
Alexander Baras
Associate Professor of Pathology, Urology, and Oncology at Johns Hopkins
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