Executive Director

  • Maryland
  • The Johns Hopkins University
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Create Alert Are you passionate about fostering collaborative research, education, and policy initiatives to address critical challenges in India and globally? The Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking an

Executive Director

to lead its multidisciplinary efforts towards advancing societal impact through innovative solutions. Join us in mobilizing the Johns Hopkins community to make a difference in India and beyond! About Gupta-Klinsky India Institute, Established in 2020, GKII serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to partnering with India to deepen our understanding of pressing issues and their global implications. Our mission is to engage Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, students, and alumni in collaborative endeavors with Indian partners to drive positive change through research, education, policy, and practice. As an institute, we prioritize equity, sustainability, evidence-based approaches, and fostering mutually respectful partnerships. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Work Project: Supervise priority technical areas such as TB, Education, and AI, participate in project-related meetings, supervise the advancement of core initiatives and manage an interdisciplinary Steering Committee. Create strategy to advance issues and technical areas important and relevant to diverse university stakeholders. Fundraising and Community Building: Build a coalition of students, faculty and staff, and alumni who connect over India and see the potential in partnership and collaboration. Develop and execute fundraising strategies in partnership with university Development and Alumni Relations, maintain donor relationships, manage the Advisory Board, identify grant opportunities, and build the Institute's endowment. Communications and External Affairs: Develop, expand, and drive engagement within JHU and across India, establishing connections with government stakeholders, universities, public and private sector organizations and oversee social media and other communications channels. Oversee and increase awareness of the Johns Hopkins University brand within India. Administration: Oversee project-related business systems and processes, manage budgets, and coordinate legal and risk management activities. Are you passionate about fostering collaborative research, education, and policy initiatives to address critical challenges in India and globally? The Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking an

Executive Director

to lead its multidisciplinary efforts towards advancing societal impact through innovative solutions. Join us in mobilizing the Johns Hopkins community to make a difference in India and beyond! About Gupta-Klinsky India Institute, Established in 2020, GKII serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to partnering with India to deepen our understanding of pressing issues and their global implications. Our mission is to engage Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, students, and alumni in collaborative endeavors with Indian partners to drive positive change through research, education, policy, and practice. As an institute, we prioritize equity, sustainability, evidence-based approaches, and fostering mutually respectful partnerships. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Work Project: Supervise priority technical areas such as TB, Education, and AI, participate in project-related meetings, supervise the advancement of core initiatives and manage an interdisciplinary Steering Committee. Create strategy to advance issues and technical areas important and relevant to diverse university stakeholders. Fundraising and Community Building: Build a coalition of students, faculty and staff, and alumni who connect over India and see the potential in partnership and collaboration. Develop and execute fundraising strategies in partnership with university Development and Alumni Relations, maintain donor relationships, manage the Advisory Board, identify grant opportunities, and build the Institute's endowment. Communications and External Affairs: Develop, expand, and drive engagement within JHU and across India, establishing connections with government stakeholders, universities, public and private sector organizations and oversee social media and other communications channels. Oversee and increase awareness of the Johns Hopkins University brand within India. Administration: Oversee project-related business systems and processes, manage budgets, and coordinate legal and risk management activities.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Ten years work experience in leadership and management role, preferably in related fields such as healthcare or public health, politics, NGO, fundraising, or academics. This position does not allow for education or experience substitutions.

Preferred Qualifications Advanced Degree in a related field.

Demonstrated experience in India-related work and program development. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Hindi or other Indian languages preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate complex organizations. Passion for scientific and health-related research and comfort with budgetary planning. Familiarity with university settings, especially Johns Hopkins University, is advantageous. Classified Title: Executive International Program Director Job Posting Title (Working Title): Executive Director Role/Level/Range: L/05/LI Starting Salary Range: $143,500 - $251,200 Annually ($200,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Gupta-Klinsky India Institute (GKII) Personnel area: School of Public Health 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 The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion . Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/ . Vaccine Requirements Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.

For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/

and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ . The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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