The University of Rochester has named Scott Flaherty to the position of Director of Student Accounts & University Bursar, effective August 1. Flaherty, who has served as a senior financial analyst in the Bursar’s Office since July 2020, brings over 30 years of higher education administrative experience to his new role.
The appointment comes at a time when technology is rapidly transforming the responsibilities of university student financial offices, said University Controller Caroline Burnicki.
“As our systems continue to evolve, so does the role of the University Bursar,” she said. “As universities nationwide adapt to evolving financial landscapes and increasing demands for technological integration in student account services, I’m confident Scott’s expertise will help strengthen the University’s financial operations in the coming years.”
Flaherty served as the student financials project expert for the University’s implementation of UR Student (Workday). Prior to joining the University, he worked as senior director of Student Financial Services at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. His experience also includes consulting roles with Attain LLC and Evans Consulting Group, as well as a position as Associate Bursar at St. John Fisher College.
Flaherty holds a bachelor’s degree in English from SUNY Geneseo.