Associate Vice President for Business Services

Division/Department Summary

Now operating in its third century, the University of Michigan (U-M) continues its mission to serve the public through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values. Currently, the main campus in Ann Arbor, comprised of 3,200 acres, has approximately 44,000 faculty and staff and an enrollment of 53,488 students, about a third of whom are in graduate and professional studies. U-M is consistently ranked among the top institutions of higher education globally with 102 graduate programs ranked in the top 10 nationally.

The Associate Vice President for Business Services will join the Student Life executive leadership team in advancing the mission and core work of the division, a team of 26 departments/units, 1600+ full time staff and 4,000+ student employees. Student life's mission is facilitating transformational student experiences by advancing student learning and development, fostering well-being, and cultivating an inclusive and equitable campus community.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life, the Associate Vice President serves as a senior executive leader and chief financial officer for the division, overseeing financial, human resources, and technology functions that advance Student Life's mission at the University of Michigan. The AVP leads long-range financial planning, resource allocation, budget strategy, fiscal stewardship, and operational planning to ensure alignment with divisional and institutional priorities.

The AVP serves as a key partner to senior leaders, helping establish divisional goals, guide decision-making, and advance continuous improvement across Student Life. The AVP provides executive oversight for three core operational units (Student Life Budget and Finance, Human Resources, and Technology Solutions) each led by a Director, with a combined staff of approximately 80 employees. Through this leadership, the AVP promotes operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and innovation while ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.