Jump assistant director, student development (center for student success)

We are seeking a JUMP Assistant Director, Student Development, who will join both the JUMP Director and the Associate Director for Community Engagement. Together as a team, we will continue to develop and implement the established strategic framework for the JUMP Program. This individual will demonstrate cross-cultural nuance in developing and implementing programming-specific and holistic advising to pre-health students, including FLI students. In support of JUMP students' overall student experience and pursuit of their academic and professional goals, the JUMP Assistant Director, Student Development will establish collaborations, within Johns Hopkins and external to the University, that promote student success and the overall mission of the program. More specifically, this role will support collaborative programming between JUMP, Life Design, the Office for Academic Support, the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, other programs in the Center for Student Success, the Writing Center, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the Offices of Academic Advising etc.

Johns Hopkins Underserved in the Medical Professions (JUMP) is a large learning community invested in helping students achieve their health professional dreams! Our mission is to close the gaps and dismantle barriers that hinder the application progression of Johns Hopkins students and alumni pursuing health professional careers. Through our collaborative relationships with academic institutions, medical professionals, and community partners, we build bridges of opportunity for aspiring healthcare leaders from all backgrounds, including under-resourced and/or underserved backgrounds, to successfully navigate the pre-med/pre-health pathways at Johns Hopkins and beyond. Many JUMP members go on to engage with culturally diverse and economically underserved communities.

Our members engage with the JUMP community and participate in programming and activities that enhance their pre-med/pre-health experience. Membership in JUMP includes access and priority participation for all JUMP workshops, panels, events, clinical & research opportunities, committees, leadership positions, Well-ness Program, building a network, and much, much more!

The JUMP program is a learning community devoted to exploring, informing, and supporting pathways for talented undergraduates to pursue careers in medicine and the health professions. Working closely with the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, JUMP focuses on building knowledge and essential skills to successfully navigate pre-med/pre-health pathways at Hopkins and beyond. JUMP programming is anchored in five core pillars: Academic & Testing Support, Mentoring, JUMP Community Building/Baltimore Community Connections, Health Professions Exploration, and Pre-Health Pathways & Milestones.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Programming & Collaborative Partnerships (65%)

• Support the curriculum efforts and programming for the following JUMP Pillars: Academic & Standardized Testing Support and Health Professions Exploration.
• Academic & Testing Support: Curate academic enhancement information and develop initiatives to support and boost JUMP Students' BCPM and overall GPAs and MCAT, GRE, DAT scores.
• Health Professions Exploration: Curate and develop programs, panels, workshops, internships, fellowships, and research opportunities that support the exploration of health professions.
• Coordinate workshops, events, and programming that deepens the understanding of diverse pathways and the essential skills based on holistic review practices for JUMP students pursuing careers in the health professions.
• Serve as an advisor to three of the JUMP Student Committees: Physician/ Scientist Track (MD/PHD) Committee, Humanities Committee, and the Health Professions Committee.
• Coordinate students’ participation in professional development conferences (e.g., SNMA, LSMA) and visits to regional medical schools.
• Collaborate with JUMP partners to support JUMP sophomores by working with the JUMP Associate Director of Programming to coordinate a three-day program (off campus) each August.

Advising (20%)

• Provide holistic small group advising to JUMP Members and, on a limited as-needed basis, individual advising that prioritizes students’ knowledge of the pre-med pathway and specific skill-building.
• Collaborate with the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Office of Academic Advising to ensure students are receiving academic advising and success coaching, pre-professional advising, and holistic review advising.
• Stay abreast of current and national trends affecting all prehealth students, including first-generation college students pursuing careers in health professions. Remain current in the field of pre-health advising, AAMC holistic review practices, and medical school admissions.
• Collaborate with JUMP partners, including the Office of Pre-Professional Advising, Life Design, and the National Fellowships Program to enhance academic and post-graduation planning for JUMP students.
• Facilitate referrals as appropriate.

Administrative (15%)

• Develop and manage programming-related budget and logistical outlines; procurement on behalf of the JUMP program for items, vendors, etc.
• Conduct program evaluations and produce individual event reports as well as semester participation reports for designated programs.
• Work with JUMP staff to recruit, train, and supervise undergraduate student interns and JUMP Fellows.
• Manage the development of programs to enhance the academic and application development of JUMP students.
• Manage and process JUMP student membership benefits and tier memberships.
• Support the Director in maintaining a system to track student participation in JUMP programming and the Center for Student Success Initiatives.
• Support the Director with academic and student development programs as needed.

Special Knowledge Skills or Abilities

• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Must be available and willing to work some evenings/weekends as required for events and programming.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment when dealing with sensitive issues.
• Extensive knowledge and experience managing holistic advising, assessment, academic and student affairs collaborations, diversity, and inclusion. In particular, ability to influence societal and workplace attitudes that honor principles to create a more inclusive community.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, public speaking, writing, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing, articulating, operationalizing, and assessing strategic priorities.
• Proven ability to cultivate trust and credibility with colleagues and to build positive and effective relationships.
• Proven track record of establishing strategic relationships to strengthen program and service delivery.
• Knowledge of the academic rigors of pursuing a career in science, medicine, or related health professions is required.
• Demonstrated success working with and developing programming for a diverse student population, including first-generation students and students from limited-income families.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in higher education--particularly science and/or medical education.
• Demonstrated familiarity with technology – particularly computer software and data management systems, including but not limited to Google Apps, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Note: The JUMP Assistant Director, Student Development reports to the Director of JUMP in the Center for Student Success. For best consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by September 30th, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related fields including social science is required.
• Three years of relevant advising experience required.
• 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

• Three to five years’ experience in advising, mentoring or guiding college students; designing innovative programming; and establishing/maintaining collaborative working relationships with professionals.