Senior Dir Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations

About This Role

Senior Dir Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations

10004BR

Student Affairs

VP Student Affairs

Job Summary

Student Affairs shapes nearly every dimension of the student experience at RIT, and the Senior Director Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations ensures the division has the financial strength, operational clarity, and workforce strategy to deliver on that mission. Sitting at the center of the division's strategic and operational infrastructure, the Senior Director guides how resources, talent, and investments are aligned to advance divisional priorities and sustain long\-term impact.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, the Senior Director serves as the division's chief financial and operational strategist and a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The role oversees a complex financial portfolio that includes more than $43 million in annual expenses, $16 million in revenue, and $5 million in gift, endowment, and capital equipment balances, ensuring disciplined stewardship, transparency, and alignment with institutional goals. Through multi\-year financial planning, forecasting, and analysis, the Senior Director translates strategy into actionable financial and operational plans that position the division to grow, adapt, and invest where it matters most.

Beyond financial leadership, the Senior Director plays a central role in shaping the division's organizational capacity, guiding workforce planning, compensation strategy, and resource allocation across more than 300 staff positions. By leading the division's financial infrastructure and business operations, strengthening systems and processes, and serving as the primary liaison to university finance and human resource functions, the Senior Director enables sound decision\-making, operational efficiency, and institutional accountability.

Job Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the business, administrative, facilities, and financial operations of an assigned area of responsibility. Ensures all operations are executed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with RIT policies, procedures, and regulations. Provides fiscal management of financial resources of assigned area, including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, accounting and financial analyses, and reporting. Develops and implements strategic plans to ensure operations are in alignment with unit objectives and RIT's strategic goals. Guides the business, facilities, and administrative operations of assigned unit including human resources, staffing, scheduling, payroll, purchasing, and inventory management. Guides the business and administrative activities for area of authority related to human resources, staffing, scheduling, payroll, purchasing, and inventory management. Ensures operations of assigned area are performed according to organizational policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable regulations. Evaluates unit operations and implements processes to enhance and optimize workflows and mitigate risk.

Essential Duties \& Responsibilities* Develops and implements strategic plans to align operations with RIT's strategic goals and operational objectives

• Provides comprehensive fiscal management, including budget preparation, monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting
• Ensures that all business and administrative operations comply with university policies and applicable regulations
• Oversees human resources activities including staffing, scheduling, payroll, and benefits administration within the unit
• Guides purchasing decisions and inventory management processes to ensure resource efficiency and cost\-effectiveness
• Evaluates unit operations to enhance workflows, implement process improvements, and mitigate risks
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, \& Abilities* Knowledge of fiscal management, including budgeting and financial analysis

• Knowledge of managing compliance with organizational policies and external regulations
• Skill in leading and providing strategic direction to teams
• Skill in evaluating and optimizing business processes
• Ability to oversee and perform complex administrative functions
• Ability to develop and implement effective operational strategies

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field10 years of relevant experienceEquivalent combination of experience \& education may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or MS in Accounting or related field

Department/College Description

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field10 years of relevant experienceEquivalent combination of experience \& education may be considered

Professional Area

Employment Category: Fulltime

Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $91800 \- $146900

Hourly/Salary Minimum: $91800

Hourly/Salary Maximum: $146900

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

• Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard\-of\-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual\-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings\-and\-recognition and www.rit.edu*.

• As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well\-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health \& Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits\-health\-and\-wellness*

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 91800

Hourly/Salary Maximum:146900

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