Financial Facts
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Financial Report
For the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2007
Welcome to the home page for the departments and offices in Finance and Administration. Below you will find brief descriptions and contact information for each of the departments and offices. Several of these departments have their own web pages with further information.
About Us
Vice President for Finance and Administration: Elizabeth Eismeier
Associate Vice President: Stephen Dahnert
Executive Assistant: Zahra Durandisse
Location: Main, second floor, south wing
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–5500 (voice); 845–437–7443 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 2, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604–0002
The Vice President for Finance and Administration is the chief financial officer of the college and oversees financial and business operations of the College, including financial planning, budget development and control, investments, personnel services, physical plant administration, new construction, risk management, real estate management, and various service operations such as the Vassar College Bookstore. Reporting to the vice president are the associate vice president and director of investments, the controller, the director of budget and planning, the executive director of buildings and grounds services, and the director of human resources.
Accounting Services
Interim Controller: David English
Associate Controller: Pauline Wu
Assistant Controller: Patricia Pritchard
Location: Baldwin, second and third floors
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–5890 (voice); 845–437–7741 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 12, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Accounting Services is responsible for financial transactions and record keeping for all activities of the College. Specific functions of Accounting Services include cash receipts and disbursements, payroll, budget control, tax reporting, preparation of internal and external financial reports, and support for student organization accounts.
Other units reporting to the Controller include the Office of Student and Employee Accounts located in Main and the Department of Purchasing located at the Buildings and Grounds Service Center. In addition to other duties, the Director of Purchasing oversees the Copy Center and the Post Office.
Student and Employee Accounts – visit site
Manager: Renee Behnke
Location: Main, first floor, S–183
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Cashier’s Window: 10:00am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–5245 (voice); 845–437–7603 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 728, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: studentaccounts.vassar.edu
The Office of Student and Employee Accounts is responsible for billing and collection for tuition, fees, and other expenses incurred by students, as well as miscellaneous bills for charges to employees. The cashier's window is open daily from 10:00am – 3:00pm for transactions.
Purchasing & Stores – visit site
Director: Rosaleen Cardillo
Manager of Purchasing: Alex Averin
Location: Buildings and Grounds Service Center
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: Purchasing 845–437–5841 (voice); 845–437–7297 (fax)
Address: Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Box 15 Purchasing, Box 714 General Stores
Website: purchasing.vassar.edu
The director of purchasing oversees the Purchasing Department and Receiving and Stores. These departments are responsible for the procurement of the materials, equipment, supplies and services essential to the operation of the College, and the maintenance of essential inventories. Purchasing strives to ensure the best price and most beneficial terms and conditions in accordance with Vassar College policy and procedures. The Director of Purchasing also oversees the Copy Center, (located on the first floor of Main South), and the Post Office (located in the College Center).
The offices and warehouse are located adjacent to the Buildings and Grounds Services Center.
Copy Center – visit site
Location: Main, first floor, south wing
Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–5345 (voice)
Address: Vassar College Box 45, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: copycenter.vassar.edu
The Copy Center provides duplication services for the Vassar community, with equipment that is suited to the production of large quantities in a cost effective manner. Faculty are advised to adhere to the College's policy on use of copyright material which is available in the Copy Center and through the office of the Dean of Faulty.
Post Office – visit site
Manager: John Viola
Location: College Center
Hours: 9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday through Friday; 9:00am – 11:45am, Saturday
Telephone: 845–437–5457 (voice); 845–437–7187 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 602, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: postoffice.vassar.edu
The Post Office is a contract station of the U.S. Postal Service, providing a full range of window services. The Post Office is responsible for distribution of incoming and internal mail as well as mail forwarding and metering outgoing College mail. Private carrier mail and small packages are delivered through the Post Office; larger private carrier packages must be picked up at Central Receiving.
Budget and Planning
Director of Budget and Planning: David English
Financial Analyst: Pamela Bunce
Location: Main, second floor, south wing
Telephone: 845–437–5506 (voice); 845–437–7443 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 2, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
The Budget Director administers the development of Vassar's annual operating and capital budgets, coordinates plans and financial forecasts for the college, and undertakes special projects to improve financial planning and management at the College. The Budget Director serves on and supports the work of Committee on Priorities and Planning and provides comparative data to support the work of the Faculty Compensation Committee.
Investments and Capital Project Finance
Associate Vice President and Director of Investments: Stephen Dahnert
Financial Analyst: Pamela Bunce
Executive Assistant: Deanna Touhey
Location: Main, second floor, south wing
Telephone: 845–437–5296 (voice); 845–437–7443 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 2, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
The Associate Vice President and Director of Investments is responsible for overseeing investment of Vassar's endowment, defined benefit pension plan, and planned gift assets. In addition, the Director develops financial plans for construction and campus renewal, including long-term debt.
Buildings and Grounds Services, Facilities Planning, and Construction – visit site
Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds: Thomas Allen
Director of Facility Operations and Grounds: Kiki Williams
Director of Faculty Housing & Special Projects: Jeffrey Horst
Senior Project Manager: Naomi Davies
Director of Environmental Health and Safety: James Kelly
Location: Buildings and Grounds Services Center
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–7270 (voice); 845–473–0997 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 704, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: buildingsandgrounds.vassar.edu
The Executive Director of Buildings and Grounds Services is responsible for the operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, custodial services, new construction, and environmental health and safety. A full organization chart and more details regarding policies and services are available at the department website.
Human Resources – visit site
Director of Human Resources: Ruth Spencer
Associate Director: Kimberly Collier
Assistant Director: Tanhena Pacheco Dunn
Assistant Director of Employment: Stephanie Moore
Benefits Manager: Leslie Power
Location: Baldwin, third floor
Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845–437–5820 (voice); 845–437–7297 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 712, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: humanresources.vassar.edu
The human resources department provides comprehensive services to the college community related to recruiting, retaining and developing employees. These services include employment opportunities, compensation administration, employee benefits, training, development and work & life programs.
Anyone interested in employment at Vassar may inquire in the Human Resources Office, (845) 437–5820, website: www.vassar.edu/jobs, or by email: careers@vassar.edu.
College Bookstore – visit site
Manager: To be announced.
Assistant Manager: Susan Vinett
Location: College Center, lower level, north atrium
Hours: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday through Friday; 11:00am – 3:30pm, Saturday
Telephone: 845–437–5870 (voice); 845–437–5876 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 716, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Website: vassar.bkstore.com
The College Bookstore carries textbooks, trade books, school supplies, Vassar-emblem clothing, gifts and other convenience items for the Vassar community. Purchases may be charged to Vassar ID, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express cards.
Risk Management and Insurance
Vice President for Finance and Administration: Elizabeth Eismeier
Director of Environmental Health and Safety: James Kelly
Executive Staff Assistant: Deanna Touhey
Location: Main Building, second floor, south wing
Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday
Telephone: 845-437-5465 (voice); 845-437-7443 (fax)
Address: Vassar College Box 51, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604