The Academic Business Operations and Shared Services team in the Office of the Provost provides integrated support across select academic administrative units within the Provost’s portfolio, to ensure stewardship, consistency, and efficiency in managing Temple’s financial and operational resources.

Our responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial planning, annual budget development, and five-year forecasting.
• Scenario analysis, cash flow monitoring, and optimization of restricted funds.
• Purchasing, payroll, HR processing, and policy compliance.
• Fellowship and scholarship administration, federal/state award compliance, and complex grant oversight.
• Operational planning, including space coordination, systems access, and process improvement initiatives.

We partner with schools, colleges, and designated administrative units in the Provost portfolio to align fiscal practices with institutional goals while maintaining compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. Our goal is to simplify processes, reduce duplication, and provide consistent, high-quality service across the Provost’s academic and administrative divisions. The Shared Services team functions as both a strategic partner and an operational hub. We encourage faculty, staff, and administrative leaders to engage with our managers and senior managers for consultation, guidance, and hands-on support.

For direct assistance, please contact a member of the Academic Business Operations and Shared Services team.