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Sr. Director Finance & Administration, 555 Penn

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. It has revolutionized higher education in the U.S. and continues to bring knowledge and discoveries to the world. Hopkins is evolving, and so is its impact. 555 Pennsylvania (555 Penn) is Johns Hopkins University's new home in Washington, D.C. State-of-the-art facilities will enhance students' learning experience and encourage new levels of collaboration across every program. It will be a space for the entire community to innovate, influence, and advance humanity and will ultimately provide a gateway for every division within the university to contribute to the intellectual life and policy activities within the nation's capital.

555 Penn's state-of-the-art facilities will enhance the student experience, bringing all of JHU's previous DC-based graduate programming under one roof. Graduate programs will be offered at 555 Penn by the School of Advanced International Studies, the Carey Business School, and the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. 555 Penn will also provide the space, connections, and access for all Hopkins stakeholders to expand their offerings, including programs like the Johns Hopkins Congressional Briefing Series, the Johns Hopkins Health Policy Forum, and the Johns Hopkins Briefing. Other marquee initiatives at the university will also develop programming at 555 Penn, and it will provide a space to develop creative thought leadership opportunities.

JHU's new space at 555 Penn will allow for new levels of collaboration that go beyond Hopkins. Faculty, students, and alumni will benefit from the open exchange of ideas with global leaders, national policymakers, visionary entrepreneurs, and other notable change makers. 555 Penn provides JHU with strategic positioning that will ensure global dialogue and democracy are informed by the university's evidence-based research.

We are seeking a Sr Director, Finance & Administration 555 Penn (SDFA), also known as a Divisional Business Officer (DBO), will serve as the chief financial officer and the chief administrative officer for the 555 Penn building. As the Executive Director's strategic partner and trusted advisor, this position provides financial and operational leadership in this exceptional, high-profile building at one of the world's preeminent research universities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Under general direction of 555 Penn's Executive Director, and with a secondary reporting relationship to the university's Senior VP for Finance and Administration, the SDFA plans, organizes, directs, and strategically manages the administrative and financial operations of the building.
  • 555 Penn is a university building that is not owned by any one of the university's divisions. The physical asset will be managed by the SDFA in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate (JHFRE) department. This coordination will include planning, budgeting, expense management, operational services, and maintenance activities. A property management firm, with a dual reporting relationship to JHFRE and the SDFA, will oversee routine building services, engineering services, and maintenance activities.
  • Together with the Executive Director and in collaboration with the heads of the University's academic divisions, the SDFA defines strategic objectives for 555 Penn and ensures that all tactical plans are established and implemented. The SDFA leads the development of the annual operating and capital budgets and five-year financial plan and presents this plan to university and divisional leadership.

The SDFA has Operating Responsibility for 555 Penn's

  • Physical property management.
  • Facility operations.
  • Financial management.
  • Information technology services.
  • Events management (Conference Center, theater, other spaces).
  • Human resources (for the 555 Penn staff).
  • Space management.
  • Central scheduling operation.
  • Crisis management, business continuity, and risk management.
  • Metrics/Reporting.
  • The SDFA has a dotted-line relationship for 555 Penn's security, Sheridan Library, and the Student Health and Wellbeing operations.
  • The SDFA is responsible for the development of comprehensive budgets, timely financial reporting, and accurate financial projections during the fiscal year. The position oversees the monitoring and controlling of all 555 Penn expenditures and is also responsible for timely financial transactions and guaranteeing that financial statements are accurate, governed by a comprehensive set of financial policies and controls that ensure quality. The annual budget process includes determination of annual tenant rent and the divisional allocation of 555 Penn costs, as well as communication of these allocations to divisional leadership.
  • The SDFA will develop and implement robust analytical tools and dashboards to measure and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of 555 Penn operations.
  • In coordination with central Human Resources, the SDFA will ensure that 555 Penn implements and models good human capital practices especially in the areas of performance management, engagement, professional development, compensation administration, and talent acquisition for its administrative staff.
  • The incumbent will lead, serve on, or support various committees that will be established related to building operations and/or the advancement of interdisciplinary initiatives that are enabled by the 555 Penn building.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The SDFA manages
  • The contracted property management team, in partnership with JHFRE.
  • The facility operations supervisor and associated staff.
  • Financial operations, in coordination with JHU's central budget office.
  • The IT Director and associated staff.
  • The contracted events management team.
  • HR services, in coordination with University Administration.
  • The central scheduling staff person.
  • The position has 5 direct and approximately 40 indirect staff reports.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
  • Ten plus years of progressively responsible financial and business operations experience, preferably in a large and complex organization.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate operational and financial data.
  • Demonstrated leadership, planning, change management, and process improvement skills.
  • Strong supervisory abilities and proven experience in managing and developing high performance teams within a dynamic organization.
  • Possess a leadership style that works in collaboration with a wide variety of constituencies, building good working relationships using excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, tact, and persuasion.
  • Ability to inspire trust and work collegially and transparently with faculty members, staff, school and campus officers, university administrators, students, benefactors, and business partners.
  • Unquestionable integrity, strong work ethic and resiliency.

Classified Title: Sr. Director Finance & Administration

Working Title: Sr. Director Finance & Administration, 555 Penn

Role/Level/Range: L/05/LH
Starting Salary Range: $123,590(min.)- $170,020(mid.)-$216,450(max.)- Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: ​​​​​​​Provost and Sr VP for Acdmc Affs Off 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/

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

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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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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

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.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
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