Job Information
Johns Hopkins University Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration in Baltimore, Maryland
Institution: Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts & Sciences
Website: Krieger School of Arts & Sciences | Johns Hopkins University (jhu.edu) (https://krieger.jhu.edu/)
Summary
The Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration for the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences (“KSAS”) is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of administrative excellence, fiscal integrity, and stewardship of resources in KSAS. The Senior Associate Dean serves as the school’s Divisional Business Officer (“DBO”) and, as such, serves as the school’s de facto Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer.
In collaboration with the Dean and other school leaders, the DBO oversees the school’s operating and capital budgets, manages the school’s daily administrative operations, leads the implementation of the school’s financial and operational priorities, and ensures the school has the resources and operating margin to effectively and efficiently meet its academic mission and vision. With significant leadership expertise, they adeptly navigate opportunities and challenges in a complex and decentralized academic environment. They also serve as a champion of procedural excellence, establishing a culture of accountability and responsibility throughout the finance and administrative functions of the school.
The DBO has operational oversight for the school’s central administrative functions including: financial planning and analysis, financial operations, research administration, human resources, information technology, facilities, and departmental administrative operations. They will also be responsible for promoting the ongoing learning and development of their staff and will serve as a key advisor to the Dean and members of the Dean’s senior management team.
The DBO reports to the James B. Knapp Dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences with a secondary reporting relationship to the Johns Hopkins University Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration. The DBO is expected to occupy a prominent leadership role in the school and across the university and represent the school’s interests effectively in that leadership role. The DBO partners and collaborates creatively and collegially with key members of leadership across Johns Hopkins, including the other DBOs and central administrative leaders, as well as KSAS faculty and staff.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Christopher Celenza, James B. Knapp Dean of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Laurent Heller, Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at JHU
Direct Reports:
Senior Assistant Dean for Finance
Assistant Dean for Research Administration
Director of Human Resources
Director of Facilities & Planning Management
Director of Administrative Operations
Director of Information Technology
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning
Oversees the financial management of and leads all financial and administrative dimensions of the school, including operating budgets, affiliated revenue, resource allocations, financial strategy development, capital plans, debt management, cash flow optimization, financial forecasting, and strategic asset enhancement.
Establishes financial objectives aligned with strategic imperatives, driving the school toward sustainable growth and success.
Leads and directs capital and operational planning initiatives, guiding decision-making processes concerning the strategic allocation of resources.
Ensures the implementation of internal controls, processes for financial reporting, and accounting compliance to safeguard the financial integrity of the school and its impact on the broader enterprise.
Facilitates strategic transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and management contracts in alignment with organizational objectives, positioning the school for continued excellence and innovation.
Administration & Operations Oversight
Provides strategic direction and oversight for the school’s administrative operations.
In shared reporting between the school and central Johns Hopkins University Human Resources office, oversees human resources functions including recruitment, retention, performance management, and professional development.
In shared reporting between the school and the central IT at Johns Hopkins group, oversees information technology functions for KSAS and its academic units.
Collaborates with departmental leaders to optimize resource allocation and utilization, promoting synergy and collaboration across various administrative and operational functions.
Champions initiatives to streamline administrative processes and enhance operational efficiency, leveraging technology and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Leads efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards governing administrative and operational functions within the school.
Provides leadership in crisis management and contingency planning, ensuring the resilience and continuity of operations during unforeseen events or emergencies.
Executive Leadership
Functions as an integral member of the KSAS’s executive leadership team, actively overseeing business review and decision support for the school's financial and administrative operations.
Assumes a pivotal role as a strategic partner, collaborating closely with academic leaders to strategically position the school for success across its educational, research, and service missions.
Provides critical assessment and strategic advice on opportunities for partnerships, fostering comprehensive strategies that align with the overarching strategy for the university as a whole.
Acts as a key liaison between central university functions and KSAS leadership, addressing critical matters such as salary and benefits structures, state and federal payment issues, asset and real estate management, as well as information systems and other business functions.
Cultivates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders as needed, including educational and research communities; governmental bodies at local, regional, state, and federal levels; oversight and regulatory agencies, and the public.
Represents the school’s business and finance functions effectively and professionally.
Oversees the development, adoption, and maintenance of performance standards, tools, and systems that support robust organizational, financial, and operating policies.
Ensures that the school’s financial, capital, and operating resources are deployed with integrity and are aligned with the mission and ambitions of the dean and the school’s academic leadership.
Develops and implements strategic plans related to finance and administrative operations to advance the mission and goals of the school in alignment with the broader vision of the institution.
Qualifications
Experience
At least five years (10 years preferred) of progressively responsible financial and business operations experience, preferably in a large, complex, and decentralized organization.
Demonstrated success in high-level financial planning, budgeting, business analysis, strategic thinking, research funding and administration, and indirect cost recovery.
Proven expertise in leading a team of senior administrative professionals, covering recruitment, performance evaluation, training, and career development. Demonstrated success in building a top-tier team, with a focus on empowerment, direction, and motivation.
Demonstrated experience identifying, prioritizing, and creatively resolving business issues, allowing an enterprise to advance its mission.
Demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and promoting cultural competence; an agent of progress in advancing equality and justice.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business management, administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree strongly preferred.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Capabilities & Characteristics
Understanding of and commitment to the mission of research and teaching in a premier university.
Ability to inspire trust and work collegially with staff, faculty members, school and campus officers, university administrators, alumni, students, benefactors, and business partners.
Demonstrated strategic leadership, planning, change management, and process improvement skills.
Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus and influence a wide range of people at various levels to achieve results in a collaborative decision-making environment.
Strong supervisory abilities in managing and developing high performance teams.
Ability to analyze data for financial planning and analysis.
Extraordinary attention to detail and accuracy.
Outstanding writing skills required to create compelling and widely read budget requests, funding agreements and policy documents
Unquestionable integrity, strong work ethic, and resiliency.
Ability to attract and lead a diverse workforce
Title: Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration
Starting Salary Range: $275,000 - $375,000; Commensurate with experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Homewood Campus; Hybrid (4 days onsite)
Personnel area: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
Please be aware that our employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of our pre-employment process, including criminal background, education, employment, and reference checks. This will require you and your references to answer questions regarding substantiated findings of serious misconduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.