Program Coordinator (Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute)

Affiliated Office Address

Baltimore, MD, United States

Requisition ID

122537

Date Created

September 22, 2026

Job Family

Administrative Services

Job Subfamily

General Admin Suppt

Job Function

Clerical/Administrative Support

Exempt Status

Non-Exempt

Shift Type

Full Time

Schedule

M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

Worksite

01-MD:Homewood Campus

Work Modality

Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

The Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) is one of Johns Hopkins University’s premier research institutes on the Homewood Campus. Established in 2012, HEMI includes faculty members from the Whiting School of Engineering, Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, and the Applied Physics Laboratory in collaboration with numerous associates from academia, government, and industry. Our team of globally recognized researchers embraces the challenge of solving extremely complex research problems.

We are seeking a Program Coordinator who will provide high-level administrative project support to HEMI, and direct administrative support to HEMI faculty, including calendaring and meeting management. This person must maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality, comfortably take initiative and exercising independent judgment to resolve issues. Must be able to work in a demanding, fast-paced collaborative work environment as part of an exciting support team committed to excellence and customer service. This position will report directly to the HEMI Administrator, however job duties are primarily assigned by the HEMI director and faculty.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of a specific program under general supervision and direction. The Program Coordinator participates in program development, planning, and implementation. The position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the program and achieving short and long-term program goals. May supervise or oversee operational staff with program responsibilities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to goal setting and identify program operational requirements to meet programmatic goals.
• Obtain and utilize internal and external resources to meet program goals.
• Serve as primary contact for the program with internal departments and external organizations.
• Responsible for monitoring budget expenses, processing invoices, performing budget reconciliation, and assisting with budget development.
• Compile documentation related to funding and finance.
• Identify and resolve programmatic problems.
• Assist with planning events and coordinate preparation, set up and logistics for events/ functions.
• Coordinate communication activities via websites, social media channels, and publication materials as needed.
• Ensure timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.

• Four years progressively responsible administrative experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Intermediate
• Digital Communications - Developing
• Documentation and Reporting - Developing
• Event Planning - Intermediate
• Event Coordination - Intermediate
• Financial Administration - Intermediate
• Interpersonal Skills - Intermediate
• Meeting Coordination - Intermediate
• Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
• Organizational Skills - Intermediate
• Program Management - Intermediate
• Resource Management - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Program Coordinator (Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute)

Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF

Starting Salary Range: $21.80 - $37.80 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 37.5 hrs wkly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name: Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute

Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering

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

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