Senior Director for Financial Planning and Business Operations - Rochester Institute of Technology

Another Source•Town of Henrietta, NY

16d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Another Source is partnering with Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to recruit a Senior Director of Financial Planning and Business Operations in Rochester, NY. About Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and the Division of Student Affairs: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is a globally recognized private research university known for innovation, experiential education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Based in Rochester, New York, with a growing international presence, RIT enrolls more than 16,500 undergraduate and 2,900 graduate students across 200+ academic programs in nine colleges. Over the past decade, RIT has gained strong momentum in enrollment, research activity, and national reputation. The university is widely recognized for leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, sustainability, and the arts. Its distinctive model, integrating technology, the arts, and design, prepares students to lead in a rapidly evolving, globally connected world. A defining element of RIT’s identity is its commitment to access and inclusion, including the presence of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of the world’s premier institutions for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Division of Student Affairs plays a central role in advancing the student experience and institutional priorities, leading a comprehensive portfolio of programs that support student success, wellbeing, belonging, and engagement from matriculation through graduation. In close partnership with academic and administrative units, the division helps drive persistence, experiential learning, and holistic development. Operating within a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment, this role offers the opportunity to shape how resources, systems, and strategy directly support student success at scale, with immediate impact and long-term influence. About this role: Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, this role sits at the center of a dynamic, mission-driven division that touches nearly every aspect of the student experience. The Senior Director plays a central role in shaping how the division allocates resources, aligns priorities, and plans for the future, ensuring decisions about people, budgets, and operations advance both divisional and university goals. The position oversees a complex financial portfolio of more than $43 million in annual expenses, $16 million in revenue, and approximately $5 million in gifts, endowments, and capital funds. It also provides strategic direction for workforce planning across more than 265 professional staff. As a key member of the Student Affairs senior leadership team, the Senior Director helps set divisional strategy, anticipate and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges, guide resource allocation, shape policy, and build strong partnerships with institutional leaders across finance and human resources.

Requirements

MBA, MS in Accounting, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, or administration
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning
Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday)
Experience supervising professional staff
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Equivalent combination of experience & education may be considered

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CIA)
Experience in higher education
Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture

Responsibilities

Lead multi-year financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling
Oversee and optimize a complex portfolio of expenses, revenues, and funding streams
Align financial and operational strategies with divisional and institutional priorities
Translate strategic initiatives into actionable financial and operational plans
Provide data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making
Oversee divisional administrative, financial, and operational functions
Strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls to improve efficiency and transparency
Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Lead process improvement efforts to enhance effectiveness and scalability
Serve as a key member of the Student Affairs senior leadership team
Supervise and develop professional staff
Advise leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and resource alignment
Act as primary liaison to central finance and human resources functions
Build and sustain effective partnerships across the institution