Description

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 field

10 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or MS in Accounting or related field

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.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.