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K-to-A Initiative Director

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Apr 03, 2025
We are seeking a *K-to-A Initiative Director* at Johns Hopkins University who will lead a research-driven initiative focused on translating academic knowledge into real-world impact across local, national, and global contexts. The overarching goal of the K2A Initiative is to advance the study and practice of knowledge mobilization, strengthening the capacity of faculty and scholars across Hopkins to engage in impactful research translation and application. Specifically, the Director will continue to cultivate and lead a research-centered Community of Practice to explore, develop, and implement frameworks that enhance knowledge mobilization, aligning with the conceptual foundation established by the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor (BDP) Cluster on K2A. This role requires deep engagement with faculty from each School/Division, ensuring alignment with the One Hopkins strategic vision and expanding collaborative opportunities across disciplines. Externally, the Director will position the K2A Initiative as a hub for research translation and global engagement. A key priority will be to continue to leverage the Hopkins DC presence to strengthen connections with policy leaders, practitioners, and global institutions, ensuring that K2A research informs decision-making at multiple levels. The position supports the two faculty leaders of the K2A Initiative, Bloomberg Distinguished Professors spanning the Schools of Nursing, Medicine, Business, Public Health, and Engineering. In this full-time role, the Director will mentor and oversee student researchers working on K2A-related projects, guiding them in research translation methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Leadership Develop and execute a research-driven strategic vision for the Knowledge-to-Action (K2A) Initiative, ensuring alignment with the university's mission, global knowledge translation priorities, and the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor (BDP) program. Advance transdisciplinary scholarship on the complexity present in knowing-doing gaps in order to deepen understanding of this challenging phenomenon. Provide thought leadership on knowledge mobilization theory, methodology, and application, positioning K2A as a leader in research translation into practice and policy. Faculty & Research Engagement Deepen engagement with faculty and researchers across Hopkins to foster collaborative knowing-doing gap inquiry and research translation initiatives. Strengthen research partnerships with the School of Education, Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence, School of Advanced International Studies and other relevant divisions. Identify and support cross-disciplinary research efforts that contribute to advancing local-to-global knowledge mobilization frameworks. Student Researcher Supervision & Mentorship Supervise and mentor student researchers engaged in K2A-focused projects, ensuring their work contributes to the initiative's objectives. Provide training and professional development in research translation methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment. Support students in publishing and disseminating research findings through academic journals, policy briefs, and practitioner-oriented outlets. Project & Program Management Oversee the coordination and execution of research-driven projects, ensuring timely delivery of K2A initiative outputs. Facilitate cross-school collaborations that enhance interdisciplinary research initiatives under the K2A framework. Partnership Development & External Engagement Cultivate and manage strategic research partnerships with external organizations, government agencies, industry leaders, and international institutions. Leverage K2A's research outputs to inform policymaking, community engagement, and global knowledge-sharing platforms. Sustainability & Resource Development Develop a long-term sustainability plan, including securing research funding and identifying internal and external resource opportunities. Identify, pursue and manage grants, philanthropic contributions, and institutional investments that align with K2A's knowing-doing gap exploration and knowledge translation objectives. Community Engagement & Knowledge Dissemination Promote the initiative's work through strategic dissemination efforts, including academic publications, policy engagement, and media outreach. Organize and participate in targeted symposia, workshops, and convenings that enhance the visibility and impact of K2A research, ensuring events serve as a platform for research-driven discussions and the needs of the growing K2A community of practice. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Design and implement impact assessment metrics to evaluate K2A's contributions to research translation and knowledge mobilization. Utilize data-driven insights to refine strategies and measure long-term success. Reporting & Institutional Communication Provide regular reports on research progress, impact assessment, and strategic direction to university leadership, faculty stakeholders, and funding partners. Ensure transparency and accountability in all K2A research and engagement activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline. Five years of related work experience demonstrating increasing responsibility. Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications PhD or doctoral level research training or equivalent in a relevant field (education, organizations, policy). Demonstrated experience in high-level project management and interdisciplinary collaborations. Strong leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of grant writing and fundraising strategies. Understanding of university research and education environments and societal challenges. Classified Title: Sr. Associate Strategic Initiatives Job Posting Title (Working Title):K-to-A Initiative Director Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually ($137,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 FLSA Status:Exempt Location:Hybrid/School of Nursing Department name: Academic Affairs Personnel area: School of Nursing 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. 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