Finance & Administration
Providing efficient administration to our creative community.
The Office of Finance & Administration is responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the university.
The Office of Finance & Administration strives to provide efficient and effective administrative, facilities management, human resources and financial services to University of the Arts students, faculty and staff.
Departments within the Office of Finance & Administration include:
- Controller
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Facilities Management & Operations
- Human Resources
- School Store
- Dining Services
- Campus Events & Scheduling
CONTROLLER
Hamilton Hall, Room 140
The Controller is responsible for the development and implementation of University fiscal policies, accounting procedures, internal control mechanisms and financial systems. We prepare all official external financial reports and process all accounts payable transactions. We provide leadership and expertise as a University resource on financial information, business practices and related regulatory issues.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING
Hamilton Hall, Room 140
The Accounting department ensures that UArts' business transactions are conducted and reported efficiently, effectively and in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. The department provides financial services for the University's related entities, including publication of financial statements, endowment management, tax compliance and non-tax levy payments.
Charles Avner
AVP & Controller
215-717-6182
cavner@uarts.edu
James Squadrito
Senior Accountant/Budget Analyst
215-717-6184
jsquadrito@uarts.edu
Sandra Flower
Staff Accountant
303-990-1634
saflower@uarts.edu
Rosemary Paup
Accounting Clerk
215-717-6169
rpaup@uarts.edu
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Hamilton Hall, Room 250B
The Accounts Payable department provides payment services to the University community and external vendors, while controlling all disbursements, other than payroll, made from University funds. This includes ensuring that all disbursements are timely, accurate and made in compliance with established University policies and procedures. In addition, disbursements must meet the rules and regulations of governmental agencies - federal, state and local.
Li-Chiu Yeh
Accounts Payable Clerk
215-717-6192
lyeh@uarts.edu
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS
Spruce Hall, Mezzanine
The Facilities Management & Operations department is dedicated to maintaining, cleaning and coordinating the University's work and living space. Its goal is to ensure a safe, comfortable environment and to be a resource for solving problems associated with the physical environment.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Hamilton Hall, Room 260
Human Resources comprises dedicated HR professionals who support the mission of the University by developing and implementing strategic human resources policies, programs and practices. Its role is to support the University's effort in attracting, developing, retaining and engaging a high-performing workforce that's devoted to excellence while promoting diversity, equity, civility and respect.
Caroline Tate
Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources
215-717-6366
catate@uarts.edu
Carla Wilson
Benefits Manager
215-717-6367
cwilson@uarts.edu
Kathleen Anthony
HRIS Assistant
215-717-6072
kanthony@uarts.edu
Melinda Janis
Payroll Administrator
215-717-6183
mjanis@uarts.edu
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL STORE
Student Center
UArts' School Store is committed to providing high-quality clothing and gifts, as well as an interesting and diverse selection of books, general merchandise, and artwork created by community members. The School Store prides itself on offering exceptional, personalized service to students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors of the University.
Jamie kromchad
Accounts Payable Coordinator
215-717-6193
jkromchad@uarts.edu
Chris Robertson
Director of Retail Operations & Procurement
215-717-6833
crobertson@uarts.edu
DINING SERVICES
Hamilton Hall, Room 280
The University of the Arts offers Dining Services for all students through a partnership with Parkhurst, a leader in providing award-winning food service management to colleges, universities, businesses and special venues.
Diamond Pierce
General Manager
215-717-6664
dipierce@uarts.edu