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We are seeking a Youth Safety Coordinator who will oversee compliance with the Johns Hopkins University Policy on Safety of Children in University Programs (the Policy) and all applicable laws and regulations regarding university programs that provide educational programming to minors. Reporting directly to the JHU Chief Compliance Officer, the Youth Safety Coordinator will work closely with programmatic, academic, human resources, and public safety leadership to ensure the University's educational programming for youth and minors is provided in a manner that aligns with best practices and meets all compliance obligations.

The Youth Safety Coordinator will be responsible for identifying issues and managing compliance obligations associated with youth safety in University programs. The Youth Safety Coordinator will design, implement, and monitor a robust centralized system of oversight over all divisional educational activities involving minors. The Youth Safety Coordinator will manage all required University trainings in the area of youth safety, will stay abreast of applicable state and local laws, and will work closely with human resources and other University offices on issues related to background checks, fingerprinting requirements, and other youth safety compliance issues.

The success of this position is highly dependent on establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with faculty and staff colleagues and units across the University, including academic divisions, administrative departments, and senior University leadership.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee communications with stakeholders in departments across the institution regarding policy requirements.
• Establish and maintain cyclical monitoring plan to ensure programmatic compliance with the Policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Regularly assess current youth program risks and compliance trends and propose policy updates to University leadership.
• Create resources to educate departments on University policies and best practices regarding youth protection.
• Assess and address emerging needs as they relate to University youth programs.
• Maintain productive working relationships with representatives of academic units and administrative departments that operate or host youth programs in order to promote principles of youth protection.

• Completed undergraduate degree with at least five years of related work experience or completed masters degree in a relevant field with at least three years of related work experience.
  
• Demonstrated success working within and navigating a complex organization.
  
• Demonstrated strong intellect and judgment; the ability to think critically and effectively communicate with a wide variety of constituents; and pragmatic acumen with the ability to identify priorities in a complex environment.

• Experience working in a compliance role in a college or university or other heavily regulated industry.
• Experience working in social work or in a field adjacent to social work.
• Background in youth safety and/or education compliance.
• Characteristics and Attributes of a Successful Candidate:
• Organized self-starter with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to engage productively in a demanding work environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and deadlines.
• A high level of emotional intelligence and ability to establish and maintain functional relationships horizontally and vertically across a complex organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of University officials and constituents.
• A positive attitude, willingness to work as a team member, and a sense of humor.

Classified Title: Youth Safety Coordinator    
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Min/Mid/Max Salary Range: $71,230/ $97,880/ $124,510 (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​VP and General Counsel Office of 
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. 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/

NOTE:

This hybrid position must be worked from Baltimore, MD

This position does not offer sponsorship

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency may be 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 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.

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.

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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Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and 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. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on 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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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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