Sr. Associate Strategic Initiatives; Finance and Administration

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

University Student Services (USS) is a division of Johns Hopkins University supporting all ten academic divisions. The USS Finance team serves as a strategic partner across the University, leadingfinance and enterprise reporting for a broad portfolio ofstudent-facing services.

USS manages a complex and highly visible operating and capitalportfolio, including major initiatives such as the Housing and Dining Improvement Plan. The division supports a wide range of functions including Student Affairs & Auxiliaries, Admission sand Financial Aid, Student Health and Well-Being, and Enrollment& Registrar services.

We are seeking a Sr. Associate, Strategic Initiatives for a highly visible, high-impact role that servesas a senior advisor and strategic thought partner for USSleadership. This individual will play a critical role in shapingfinancial strategy and decision support by synthesizing complex financial data into actionable insights. The position requires strong executive presence, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence decisions across a decentralized, multi-entityorganization.

A primary focus of this role is developing sophisticatedfinancial models that support enterprise decision-making,long-range planning, capital investment evaluation, and strategic initiatives across USS. The individual will serve as a key resource for scenario modeling, forecasting, and business case development to inform executive-level decisions.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Sr. Associate Vice Provost,Finance & Administration, and other USS leaders on financial strategy and initiatives.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear, actionable recommendations that influence executive decision-making.
• Lead financial analyses evaluating performance, cost structures, resource allocation, and long-term sustainability across the USS portfolio.
• Provide independent thought leadership on financial trade-offs,opportunities, and emerging risks.
• Represent USS Finance in high-level meetings with Divisional Business Officers, Central Budget Office, and Universityleadership.

Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis

• Serve as USS’s lead financial modeling resource, developingcomplex scenario analyses and decision support frameworks thatevaluate strategic alternatives, financial sustainability, andlong-term impact.
• Oversee external consultants and third-party partnerssupporting financial modeling and analytical initiatives.
• Lead the development of integrated, driver-based financial models, multi-year forecasts, and sensitivity analyses to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, program expansion opportunities, operating model changes, and long-range financial planning.
• Evaluate funding strategies, financial risk, return on investment, and long-term sustainability for strategic programs,initiatives, and capital projects.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial data, assumptions, and analyses used to inform strategic decision-making.

Reporting, Analytics & Transformation

• Lead the design and evolution of executive-level financial reporting, dashboards, and analytics, enhancing the quality,accessibility, and strategic value of information provided tosenior stakeholders.
• Drive the adoption of automation and reporting enhancementsusing tools such as Power Automate and Power BI.
• Communicate complex financial and operational analysis into aclear, persuasive, and actionable manner for executive andnon-technical audiences.

Data Strategy & Financial Systems

• Leverage enterprise systems for budgeting, forecasting, andlong-range planning, for advanced financial reporting and dataextraction.
• Provide recommendations on data structures, system enhancements, and reporting tools to support complex,multi-dimensional analysis.
• Ensure high standards of data governance, accuracy, andusability across financial outputs.
• Support the development of analytical methods and tools that improve planning and forecasting support across the division.

Leadership & Impact Profile

• Operates with a high degree of independence, managing aportfolio of complex, high-visibility projects.
• Influences decision-making at senior levels without directauthority.
• Builds strong, trusted relationships across finance,operations, and University leadership.
• Demonstrates executive-level communication skills and the ability to…