IT Project Administrator (Open Source Programs Office)

Description

The Open Source Programs Office at Johns Hopkins University is seeking an IT Project Administrator to lead the operational launch and management of the Research Software Support Network (RSSN), an innovative, university-wide initiative that will transform how researchers across Hopkins discover and access essential research software support services. The RSSN Project Administrator will serve as the operational engine of this network, managing day-to-day coordination including planning convenings and open houses, developing outreach strategies to connect with researchers and research software engineers, building and maintaining a comprehensive service provider inventory, coordinating the project assessment and service matching processes, and establishing operational frameworks and governance structures in collaboration with stakeholders across campus.

This position is ideal for an organized, relationship-oriented professional who excels at coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders, enjoys building community connections, and is passionate about improving the research software ecosystem. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator and facilitator who can navigate diverse academic and administrative units, develop clear operational procedures and documentation, and work with moderate independence to establish the foundational infrastructure for a sustainable, collaboratively governed network that will serve the entire Hopkins research community.

Learn more about the plans for the Research Software Support Network.