Associate Vice President, Budget and Financial Planning - 504046

Lehigh University Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits. The Opportunity Lehigh University, a premier private residential R1 research university, invites applications and nominations for its inaugural Associate Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning (AVP). Serving as a senior strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and the Provost, the inaugural AVP will establish a unified, modern approach to enterprise budgeting, financial forecasting, and multi-year analytical modeling. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary systems thinker to transform complex financial data into compelling, actionable strategic narratives that directly shape Lehigh???s long-term institutional direction. Position Number: S80037 This position is a Grade: 14 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $177,110-$215,480 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Modeling: Drive multi-year financial forecasts, sensitivity modeling, and peer benchmarking to inform executive leadership and board decision-making. Capital Strategy Integration: Partner with the AVP for Facilities and Treasurer to align operating budgets with capital financing, debt capacity, rating-agency positioning, and facilities priorities. Executive & Board Engagement: Deliver high-impact visual financial storytelling, presenting multi-year projections and performance analytics to the Board of Trustees??? Finance Committee, Vice Presidents, and Deans. Systems & Data Governance: Lead the financial data architecture strategy, software evaluation, and data governance practices across Budget and Treasury to foster campus-wide financial agility. Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, cultivating a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and data-informed practices. Qualifications & Leadership Profile Education & Experience Minimum Education: Bachelor???s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field ( Master???s degree preferred ). Experience: 8+ years of overall View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287206841 / 13-2031.00 Budget Analysts