We are seeking a Policy & Special Projects Research Specialist who will work in the Office of the President to provide in-depth research, writing, and analytical support to senior staff in the form of briefings, memos, literature reviews, presentations and other written materials. The ideal candidate must be able to independently identify issues, verify data and facts, and exercise judgement to distill voluminous inputs into their essentials. S/he must be an excellent researcher and writer, have strong quantitative skills, possess knowledge of public policy and/or related social science research areas, and be able to work quickly with depth and precision. Specific projects will evolve, focusing on a range of policy issues and perspectives in areas such as the changing landscape of higher education; campus democratic and civic engagement; university collaboration with industry and community; and urban social and institutional challenges. The ideal candidate must be a disciplined self-starter who enjoys working in a fast paced and flexible environment.

***For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and 2 writing samples that demonstrate high-level experience in policy research, project management or communications.***

Special note, this role is NOT a clinical or laboratory research position.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth research and original analysis independently.
• Preparing in-depth 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, fact-checked, 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 fast-paced environment, while balancing competing priorities and managing multiple assignments.
• High degree of flexibility and self-motivation in order to deliver high quality work product.

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, History, Sociology, or a related field required.
• Two years related experience in a high-level policy research, project management, or communications environment.
• Additional education may substitute for experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Candidates with a Master?s Degree or Juris Doctorate are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience conducting formal research and writing and drafting memos and briefs.
• Experience providing research support to senior faculty members, policymakers or private sector leaders.
• Experience producing policy briefs/papers.

Classified Title: Research & Policy Analyst 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Policy & Special Projects Research Specialist   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MD  
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus 
Department name: ???????President Office of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

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Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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