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Washington, DC, United StatesApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobAffiliated Office AddressWashington, DC, United StatesRequisition ID122619Date CreatedSeptember 30, 2026Job FamilyAdministrative ServicesJob SubfamilyGeneral Admin SupptJob FunctionClerical/Administrative SupportExempt StatusExemptShift TypeFull TimeScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PMWorksite01-DC:District of ColumbiaWork ModalityOn-site: 90-100% of hours worked on-siteWe are seeking an Administrative Specialist to provide administrative support for the Communications, Events and Programming, Engagement, and Arts & Culture teams at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center (HBC) in Washington, DC. This role works in coordination with other existing administrative roles and functions within the HBC team and reports directly to the Chief of Staff.
The Administrative Specialist provides varied administrative support ranging from standard to complex for an individual, group, and/or unit requiring high level expertise and independent decision making. Works on administrative assignments that require research, initiative, independent discretion, and specialized knowledge and abilities. Leads or assists with ad-hoc or recurring projects. Responsibilities require significant collaboration and coordination with others within and outside of the unit and extensive knowledge of the organization.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Independently manage complex calendars and meeting schedules based on an understanding of shifting priorities.
- Provide preparation for meetings, presentations, and discussions by gathering critical details to facilitate timely responses and task management.
- Support staff management and team meetings and provide follow-up on action items.
- Anticipate departmental needs by prioritizing incoming work to ensure timely and effective resolution and following up with deadlines, drafts, reminders.
- Lead or significantly contribute to recurring or ad-hoc projects, including providing support or guidance to other staff.
- Assist with planning and conduct of events as needed.
- Perform general office management necessary for efficient operations. e.g. assisting with space issues, room reservation requests, technology needs, etc.
- Ensure timely processing and submission of travel reimbursements, online payments, purchase orders, and non-employee expense reimbursements.
- Locate and compile information to format and produce reports, graphs, tables, records, and other sources of information.
- Responsible for answering questions, providing guidance, and disseminating information.
- Interpret and communicate operating policies.
- Proactively identify and assist with the resolution of administrative problems.
- Maintain high-level knowledge of the informal and formal department goals, standards, policies, and procedures including familiarity with other departments in the school/division.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, with experience working on special projects and assignments.
- 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.
Classified Title: Administrative Specialist
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Administrative Specialist (Hopkins Bloomberg Center)
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range: $55,145 - $96,760 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: 555 Penn
Personnel area: University Administration
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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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the 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.
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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