We are seeking a Sr. Economic Inclusion Program Manager , to whom reports to the Director for Economic Opportunity & Impact. The Sr. Economic Inclusion Program Manager for HopkinsLocal will be responsible for building on the momentum of the HopkinsLocal program, including supporting the Director to hold internal functional leaders accountable to goals and initiatives and expanding the reach of the program through internal and external partnerships, as well as playing a strong coordinator and supportive role for the broader BLocal initiative. HopkinsLocal is a joint economic inclusion initiative between Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System to leverage Hopkins’ economic power to expand participation of local and minority-owned businesses in construction opportunities; increase Hopkins’ hiring of city residents, with a focus on neighborhoods in need of job opportunities; and enhance economic growth, employment, and investment in Baltimore through Hopkins’ purchasing activities. The Sr. Economic Inclusion Program Manager will also interface with the BLocal consortium- a commitment by more than 25 Baltimore area companies, including Hopkins, to infuse and increase investment into local and minority owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses.

The Sr. Economic Inclusion Program Manager will help manage the Hopkins Local and BLocal initiatives, which includes,

• Implementing the strategic direction for Hopkins Local and BLocal in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Helping to formulate a strategic vision for collaboration between and leverage of HopkinsLocal, BLocal and 10KSB initiatives to drive maximum economic impact.

• Creating and coordinating relationships with diverse, high-level external stakeholders.

• Supporting regular internal and external accountability meetings to track progress towards implementation and identify potential challenges or issues ahead of time for both initiatives.

• Analyzing the data that measures progress against goals for both initiatives and communicating this progress clearly and effectively.

• Drafting and delivering regular and timely public progress reports and other communications.

• Serving as primary point of contact for all stakeholders, program participants, and the public.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor and thought leader to Hopkins leadership and BLocal partners with regard to continued evolution of the institutions’ commitment to the constituents of Baltimore.

• Partner with internal stakeholders implementing Hopkins Local by collaboratively resolving challenges through regular meetings.

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with BLocal partners and external stakeholders.

• Represent Hopkins externally and identify collaborative opportunities with external partners, including, but not limited to, the Baltimore Integration Partnership and the District of Columbia Anchor Partnership Network.

• Help to facilitate Hopkins Local meetings, expand relationships external relationships, develop workforce development & apprenticeship pipeline including engagement with BUILD, BUY, HIRE & INVEST pillar leads and 10KSB staff.

• Partner closely with the GCE teams to ensure strategic coordination of activities and communication with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, elected officials and community organizations.

• Resolve problems of significance and criticality, troubleshoot emerging problems, answer questions, provide guidance, and disseminate information.

• Maintain mastery of performance management data for Hopkins Local and BLocal.

• Ensure successful coordination of events as needed.

• Respond to inquiries from partners, participants, and the public in a professional manner.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Research with leaders of community-based organizations in Baltimore City and County.

• Familiarity with Baltimore ecosystem of apprenticeship, recruitment, and workforce development organizations.

• Ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Exceptional analytical skills.

• Creative approach to driving results.

• Strong organizational and team-working skills.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment.

• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.

• Strong written and oral communications skills.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade.

• Meeting facilitation experience and skills.

• Excellent at maintaining confidential information with unquestionable integrity in a professional environment.

• Comfortable with working in a supportive environment with minimal supervision.

• Proven project management experience.

• Significant experience with Microsoft Office products, internet research, and database systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• Five (5) years of related work experience demonstrating increasing responsibility. Experience should include direct project oversight experience. Candidate should have demonstrable experience managing sensitive projects that involve coordinating across a variety of stakeholders internal and external to an organization.

Classified Title: Sr. Economic Inclusion Program Manager

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF

Starting Salary Range: $84,700 - $148,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

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

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Eastern High Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​Economic Development

Personnel area: University Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.