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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for program administrator in Columbia, MD is $88,263.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,400.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Program Administrator, you need strong organizational skills, project management experience, and a relevant degree in public administration, business, or a related field. Familiarity with project management software, budgeting tools, and reporting systems is often required, along with certifications like PMP being advantageous. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help you manage diverse teams and stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure programs are executed efficiently, goals are met, and organizational standards are maintained.

How much do program administrators make in the US?

Program administrators in the US typically earn a median annual salary of around $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, industry, and location. Salaries can range from approximately $50,000 for entry-level roles to over $100,000 for senior positions or those with specialized skills and certifications.

What is a program administrator?

A program administrator oversees the development and implementation of a program, such as an educational, community, or after-school program. Their main job duties are to coordinate staff, ensure all administrative issues—such as budgets and locations—are taken care of, and design assessment tools to determine the effectiveness of the program. Qualifications for this job include experience and skills, including leadership and time management.

What are some common challenges faced by program administrators when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Program Administrators often juggle several projects at once, which can present challenges such as prioritizing tasks, coordinating resources across teams, and ensuring timely communication among stakeholders. Balancing deadlines and adapting to shifting project scopes requires strong organizational skills and flexibility. Effective use of project management tools and clear communication are essential to keep all aspects of the program running smoothly.
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Academic Program Administrator (Academic Affairs)

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Johns Hopkins University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 71 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 617 rated colleges and universities

Job description

SOURCE, the community engagement and service-learning center for the JHU health professional schools, located within the Department of Academic Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking an Academic Program Administrator. The Academic Program Administrator carries out administrative and financial tasks for the assigned academic program. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day administration of an academic program; this includes student admission, registration, training, and grant administration.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
General Program Administration
  • Develop and implement processes, procedures, and systems. May include course scheduling system, student and faculty database, faculty contracts, payroll processing.
  • Work closely with program director or department chair in establishing program course schedules
  • May participate in developing marketing materials, brochures, catalogs, requiring planning, coordination, knowledge and understanding of the academic program.
  • Represent the program in administrative matters. May include issues pertaining to space, facilities, technology, student information system, classroom support.
  • Develops various program reports (budget and non-budget).
  • Oversee and monitor program expenditures. Contributes to program budget development and projections.
  • Manage applicable aspects of accreditation for the graduate programs.
  • Responsible for regulatory compliance with state board and other related agencies' requirements.

Fiscal Administration
  • Reconcile, maintain, and project departmental budgets (operating, carry-forward, fellowship, teaching assistantship, sponsored projects, discretionary, restricted, and faculty research budgets).
  • Verify and process all departmental check requests, travel reimbursements, invoices, and fund transfers.
  • Onboard faculty and coordinate payment through their home department.
  • Process fellowship fund dispersal for undergraduates and graduate students.
  • Procure computers, equipment, and supplies for office, classroom, events, and faculty research.

Academic Support
  • May assist with graduate student admissions (acquire student applications from Slate, process applications within the department, notify potential students of admission status, submit accepted applications to the Admissions Office, and communicate with incoming students regarding JHU requirements before registration eligibility).
  • Oversee graduate student paperwork (communicate with and complete forms for the Graduate Board to ensure students receive their advanced degree, non-resident status, or a leave of absence). Process teaching assistantships and applications for Deans Teaching Fellowships for graduate students from other departments working for MSH.
  • Manage student applications to the MSH Research Fellowship.
  • Manage course planning, course scheduling, course changes and complete cross-listing requests.
  • Coordinate academic events (communicate and coordinate with departmental guests to arrange accommodations and meals, work with caterers for event planning.
  • Communicate with OIS on visa issues for faculty, visitors, and students.
  • Manage listservs and circulate relevant information.
  • Exercise independent judgment and apply knowledge of administrative and academic operating policies to support student success.
  • Provide excellent customer service to students by relating program information and resources.
  • Assist students with administrative tasks and issues, like fulfilling school-wide requirements.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.

Human Resources Support
  • Process all new hires, bonus supplements, position creation, position changes, and termination for all faculty and graduate students.
  • Assign students to appropriate tax-related stipend positions.

In addition to the duties described above
  • Develop and facilitate reflection activities for students, student groups, and campus colleagues around community engagement, including support for student Reflection Leaders
  • Manage and implement key SOURCE educational programs, including SOURCE Service Scholars (SSS), Community Outreach Program, TIME Health Disparities course
  • Manage compliance with SOURCE and JHU policies and procedures around community engagement, including service hours reporting, Child Safety Policy, donation drives
  • Coordinate key SOURCE events and programs, including Mobile Community Classrooms, SOURCE Awards process, Days of Service, National Volunteer Week, and other SOURCE-sponsored activities.
  • Advise service-based student groups and SOURCE Student Governing Board members to develop, implement, and track authentic, mutually beneficial community engagement activities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Three years of progressively responsible experience in program administration in an academic environment.
  • 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
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Two years' experience working with college students, student groups, and/or planning and promoting service activities.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications
  • General knowledge of SAP (ECC, Analysis, and Shopping Cart), Concur, JHED, Slate, Canvas, and Microsoft 365 (Word and Excel)
  • Experience with SIS (DGA, Advisor Dashboard, Administrator Dashboard, and CLSS)

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency
  • Administrative Skills - Developing
  • Compliance and Accreditation - Developing
  • Database Management and Analysis - Developing
  • Data Query and Reporting - Developing
  • Event Coordination - Developing
  • Financial Administration - Developing
  • Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) - Developing
  • Oral and Written Communication - Developing
  • Program Management - Developing
  • Record Keeping - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.
Classified Title: Academic Program Administrator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MC
Starting Salary Range: $48,000 - $84,100 Annually ($70,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: PH Practice and Training
Personnel area: School of Public Health

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Gilman believed that teaching and research go hand in hand—that success in one depends on success in the other—and that a modern university must do both well. He also believed that sharing our knowledge and discoveries would help make the world a better place. In 145 years, we haven’t strayed from that vision. This is still a destination for excellent, ambitious scholars and a world leader in teaching and research. Distinguished professors mentor students in the arts and music, humanities, social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions. Those same faculty members, along with their colleagues at the university’s Applied Physics Laboratory, have made us the nation’s leader in federal research and development funding every year since 1979. That’s a fitting distinction for America’s first research university, a place that has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world.

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Year founded

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