Policy & Special Projects Research Specialist - Baltimore, United States - Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University

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Baltimore, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Conducting indepth research and original analysis independently.
Preparing indepth memos, briefs, presentations, and other written materials for President and senior staff.
Communicating complex information in clear, precise, and compelling prose.
Ensuring that materials prepared for President and senior staff are accurate, factchecked, and proofed.
Monitoring and analyzing developments and major issues in higher education and other policy arenas to remain informed and proactively address issues germane to ongoing research projects.
Developing and sustaining contacts with faculty, staff, and other constituents within and outside the university, as necessary to create thorough work products.
This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communications skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to synthesize and analyze information quickly and thoroughly.
Ability to analyze and interpret data in a social science and policy context.
Knowledge of grammar usage and academic style guidelines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, while balancing competing priorities and managing multiple assignments.
High degree of flexibility and selfmotivation in order to deliver high quality work product.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in political science, history, sociology, or a related field required.
Two years related experience in highlevel policy research, project management, or communications environment required.
Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or juris doctorate preferred.
Experience conducting formal research and writing and drafting memos and briefs.
Experience providing research support to senior faculty members, policymakers or private sector leaders strongly preferred.
Experience producing policy briefs/papers preferred.

Classified Title:
Research & Policy Analyst
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Policy & Special Projects Research Specialist

Role/Level/Range:
ACRP/03/MD

Starting Salary Range:
$55,200 - $96,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Exempt Status:
Exempt

Location:
Hybrid/Homewood Campus

Department name:
President Office of

Personnel area:
University Administration