Jobs at Alfred University

Leads the university’s financial and administrative operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, audit, investments, risk management, procurement, facilities, construction, ancillary operations, and revenue development. Advises the president and board, oversees financial planning and institutional sustainability, manages diverse staff, develops partnerships, and drives operational efficiencies. The role requires strong campus engagement, collaboration, strategic judgment, and leadership across complex higher education functions.

Leads Alfred University's institutional research function by managing federal, state, accreditation, and external reporting; producing recurring reports, dashboards, publications, and ad hoc analyses; maintaining data definitions and archives; conducting benchmarking and assessment analyses; and advising university leaders on institutional planning, effectiveness, and decision-making. The role independently manages reporting deadlines, supports data quality, and consults with campus stakeholders on research methodology and analytical interpretation.

Provides part-time museum support by monitoring visitors and building security, handling phones, mail, sales, statistics, and office tasks. Assists with events, exhibitions, facilities preparation, exhibition information, collection handling, installations, loans, and special projects. Requires strong organization, attention to detail, communication, writing, multitasking, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Museum, gallery, office, and museum-procedure experience are desired.

Supports integrated enrollment marketing campaigns across digital, print, email, social media, events, and advertising. Coordinates campaign timelines, content, recruitment communications, websites, CRM workflows, and marketing assets. Monitors campaign performance, prepares reports, supports audience segmentation and testing, and recommends improvements based on engagement data. Collaborates with admissions, creative, communications, digital experience, and external vendors to support student recruitment and enrollment goals.

Administers employee benefits, leave programs, compliance training, and related employee communications. Maintains accurate records across HRIS, payroll, vendor, and training systems; reconciles benefits deductions and invoices; coordinates leave documentation and disability processes; supports reporting, audits, onboarding, and orientation. Serves as a confidential HR resource for employees and supervisors while coordinating with vendors, Payroll, Finance, and HR leadership.

Leads university total rewards, benefits, compensation, leave, and compliance programs. Supervises a benefits specialist, manages vendors and employee leaves, conducts compensation benchmarking and equity reviews, oversees salary processes, maintains HRIS data integrity, develops reporting, and provides employee and supervisor training. The role requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, confidentiality, and HR systems skills.

Provides strategic leadership and supervision for residential communities, wellness and health services, student conduct, and student support operations. Oversees housing, conduct processes, crisis response, assessment, budgets, staff development, and campus partnerships. Leads initiatives supporting student well-being, belonging, retention, persistence, and success while participating in emergency response and on-call responsibilities.

The Research Accountant supports financial administration of university-sponsored projects, ensuring compliance while managing budgets, expenditures, and reporting for grants and contracts.

The Technical Specialist provides technical support for ceramic materials research, processing, and characterization, working with various stakeholders on related projects.

Support the CFO by producing data-driven financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Monitor departmental budgets, perform variance and root-cause analyses, prepare corrections, and support month-end close and board communications. Partner with Controller and budget managers to ensure timely, accurate reporting and compliance across divisions. Assist with audits, projects, and university-wide financial planning.

A semester-long distinguished artist residency to teach one upper-level sculpture course, mentor senior and graduate students, deliver a public lecture, and present work in an informal exhibition. The appointment includes a private studio, research stipend, round-trip travel, housing, and a $32,000 salary.