Research Program Administrator – Center for Research and Reform in Education

JHU EEHPC

. Plan and direct operations of a complex research program involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $76,980 - $134,995 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex research programs, including strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and advanced data management. Proficient in statistical analysis and technical writing, with a strong focus on collaboration and leadership within research teams.

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Research Program ManagementStatistical AnalysisGrant Proposal DevelopmentTeam LeadershipRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Applied StatisticsHierarchical Linear ModelingMultivariate AnalysesData ManagementProject ManagementResearch DesignTechnical WritingStatistical SoftwareBudget ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingProcess Improvement

Tools & Technologies

StataRSASSPSS

Industry Keywords

Research ComplianceEducational ResearchProgram ManagementGrant ManagementData Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and direct operations of a complex research program involving multiple studies, external partners, internal collaborators, and/or national and international networks
Provide leadership, team building, strategic planning, process improvement, regulatory compliance, fiscal planning, and management
Coordinate complex and/or multiple studies on behalf of the principal investigators
Participate in scientific discussions and make independent decisions about research aims and study design
Collaborate with principal investigators and guide research staff on protocol development and study design
Track activities of internal and external research team members and collaborators
Develop, prepare, and submit grant and contract proposals
Facilitate efficient study activities with investigators, collaborators, and staff
Oversee study budgets, costs, expenditures, and project expenditure tracking
Develop and implement monitoring, reporting, and quality assurance systems
Ensure program quality, research fidelity, and adherence to goals and timelines
Perform or oversee statistical analysis for reports, manuscripts, and quality assurance reports
Plan data acquisition, collection, and analysis strategies
Establish data collection and analysis systems and ensure compliance with study-specific procedures
Resolve study or data management issues to ensure research validity
Design and maintain activity tracking systems
Supervise and support research staff
Prepare reports to funders, manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and presentations for internal and professional meetings
Prepare detailed client reports summarizing findings and recommending program improvements, policies, and follow-up research
Report to principal investigators and collaborate with investigators and the research team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, subject to the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred Master's Degree in a related field
Applied statistics commonly used in educational research, particularly hierarchical linear modeling and multivariate analyses
Technical and scholarly writing, particularly in educational contexts
Experience using statistical software such as Stata, R, SAS, or SPSS
Experience managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred PhD in education or a related field
Advanced proficiency in data management and analysis, financial project management, oral and written communications, process improvement, program management, regulatory compliance, report writing, research design, and strategic program management
Successful candidate subject to a pre-employment background check
Faculty, staff, and students are required to receive the seasonal flu vaccine, subject to stated exceptions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Johns Hopkins total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement
Seasonal flu vaccine required by the university, with religious or medical exceptions
Required vaccinations for applicable positions provided at no cost through Occupational Health
Employment accommodations and accessibility support
Equal employment opportunity protections
Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Remote work arrangement
Pre-employment background check process with individualized consideration of prior criminal history