Executive Director of the Center for Educational Outreach

Executive Director of the Center for Educational Outreach Johns Hopkins University - 4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Senior leadership Full Job Description Baltimore, MD, United States Job description Working at JHU Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition

ID 121212

Date Created May 11, 2026 Job Function Executive Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time Schedule

M-F, 37.5

hrs weekly Worksite 01-

MD:

Homewood Campus Work Modality Hybrid:

On-site 60-89% of hours worked (

Ex:

3-4 out of 5 days/week) We are seeking an Executive Director of the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) to provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for the Whiting School of Engineering's flagship outreach enterprise. This role is responsible for advancing the Center's mission to expand access to

K-12 STEM

education and pathways, with a strong emphasis on sustained engagement with Baltimore City communities and schools. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Outreach and Belonging, the Executive Director is responsible for strengthening community partnerships, securing philanthropic support, and leading a high-performing team to deliver impactful, evidence-based programming. The Executive Director will set and execute a bold, forward-looking vision for the Center that aligns with institutional priorities and emerging trends in STEM education. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Program and Partnership Development Build, sustain, and deepen authentic, reciprocal partnerships with Baltimore City Public Schools, community-based organizations, local and national stakeholders. Ensure programming reflects community needs and is grounded in principled, relationship-based engagement. Ensure the design, delivery, and dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based STEM programs for K-12 students and educators. Strengthen the integration of research, evaluation, and data to demonstrate impact, promote innovations, and inform continuous improvement. Maintain and scale signature programs while identifying opportunities for innovation and expansion beyond Baltimore City. Partner with faculty to integrate outreach into research and educational initiatives, including grant proposals. Operational Oversight and Staff Management Lead, manage, and develop a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Address organizational structure, workload equity, and staffing models to support sustainable growth. Oversee all operational aspects of the Center, including budgeting, financial management, compliance, and reporting. Ensure efficient and effective systems, processes, and infrastructure to support program delivery. Resource Development & Financial Sustainability Work with our office of Development and Alumni Relations to secure philanthropic support from foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Lead and support the development of competitive federal, state, and private grant proposals in partnership with faculty and staff. Partner with university marketing and communications teams to elevate the Center's visibility and fundraising outcomes. Anticipate shifts in policy, funding, and educational landscapes and proactively position the Center for long-term relevance and growth. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree in a STEM field, education, sociology or related discipline. Seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, nonprofit, higher education, or related sectors. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications PhD or terminal Degree in a relevant field. Demonstrated success in fundraising, including securing major gifts and/or competitive grants. Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex operations. Experience working with Baltimore City Schools or similar school systems. Track record of building and sustaining community-based partnerships. Experience promoting, disseminating and scaling STEM education innovations. Experience navigating higher education environments and working with faculty. Please be aware that our employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of our pre-employment process, including criminal background, education, employment, and reference checks. This will require you and your references to answer questions regarding substantiated findings of serious misconduct. The expected base pay salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) This salary range does not include all components of the Center for Educational Outreach's compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. 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.

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