Finance and Administration

Finance and Administration

More than 1,300 dedicated staff in nine units work together in the Finance and Administration division to keep Brown operating efficiently.

Who We Are

The dedicated staff who work in Finance and Administration help enable the groundbreaking research, academic collaboration and innovation that happens at Brown.

How Do I?

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Our Impact

Our work touches on all aspects of University operations. We are proud to provide essential services to the Brown community.  

7.2 million

Square feet across 231 buildings

Maintained by Facilities & Campus Operations staff

1,127

New staff hired

With support from University Human Resources staff in FY24

25,365

Purchase orders for a total value of $228,076,226

Processed by Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services and Real Estate staff in FY24

2.5 million

Student Meal Plan Transactions

Supported by Dining Services staff in FY24

93

Major IT projects

completed by OIT staff and partners in FY24

170+

Policies on the University Policy Website

maintained by University Risk Management, Audit and Compliance