Division of Finance and Administration 

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) plays a key role in enhancing the student experience, supporting research and academic growth, and ensuring operational excellence. We steward the university’s physical and financial resources with care — delivering high-quality services that support University of Idaho’s mission. We touch nearly every corner of campus and, like so many Vandals, stretch limited resources to their maximum capacity.  

With a strong commitment to teamwork and leadership, DFA delivers essential financial, infrastructure and business support services that keep the university running smoothly, including:

• Budgeting and financial management
• Fiscal stewardship with comprehensive audits
• Finance control and training
• Capital planning and construction
• Real estate transactions
• Cash management
• Building operations and maintenance
• Landscape and grounds care
• Parking and transportation services
• Public safety and security
• Emergency management
• Environmental health and safety
• Public-private partnership management
• Utilities
• Campus housing and dining services
• Conferences, special events and entertainment programming
• Commercial endeavors
• Human resources and employee benefits 

DFA units and services 

Finance and planning

The Finance and Planning team helps ensure U of I is financially strong and well-managed. The team leads budgeting, financial reporting and compliance efforts, while also managing the day-to-day financial operations that keep the university running smoothly.  

Facilities and operations

DFA Operations ensures regulatory compliance and manages the maintenance and daily operations of campus facilities. These efforts help create a safe, efficient and future-focused environment where learning, research and campus life thrive.

Our facilities team oversees the care and functionality of the university’s indoor and outdoor spaces — including classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, athletic venues and green spaces. From routine maintenance to large-scale renovation projects, they ensure every part of campus is well maintained and ready to meet the needs of students, employees and visitors. 

Campus support services

Auxiliary Services at University of Idaho plays a vital role in campus life, providing services that help students, employees and visitors feel at home. From dining and housing to events, entertainment and retail, our team supports a welcoming and vibrant campus experience.

Our team manages a wide range of business operations, including:

• Campus event and facility rentals
• Idaho Eats – Campus dining services
• Housing and Residence Life
• Event concessions
• Conferences and special events
• Campus mail
• Cultural and entertainment programming
• Vandal Golf Course
• VandalStore
• The Lookout Restaurant and Bar
• Swim Center 

Human Resources

Human Resources partners with the U of I community to foster a diverse, inclusive and high-performing workplace. The HR team supports departments in recruiting and onboarding new employees, managing performance, and promoting employee development. HR also oversees accommodations, leave, benefits, job classifications and processes for separations and retirement.

Connect with U of I Human Resources.