Senior Dir Student Affairs Financial Planning and Business Operations

College/Division

Student Affairs

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

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.

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. 
 

Wage Band

122A

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
 

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

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.