Finance and Administration
The UT System Division of Finance and Administration is responsible for the administration of all financial operations for the UT System. The division is responsible for the development of financial and operational strategies; budgeting, accounting and reporting of all operations; enterprise resource planning; investment of university operating and endowment funds; and overseeing systemwide IT operations.

Our Departments
Division Highlights
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30Msquare feet of building space
The Department of Capital Projects manages capital maintenance and operations for 1,000+ buildings.
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74%of employees rated UT a great place to work
This reflects UT’s focus on building a supportive work culture and reinforces its reputation as an employer of choice.
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$1.5Bin invested capital
Sound investment management helps fuel academic excellence, research innovation and campus improvements across the UT System.
DASH – UT System’s Revolutionary ERP
The UT System launched DASH, at the beginning of 2025, marking a major step in improving efficiency, accuracy and innovation across UT’s finance, human resources and payroll operations. Globally accessible and user friendly, this state-of-the-art cloud platform provides the statewide UT System with a more standardized platform to house finance, human resources and payroll needs, while also enhancing interactions with external systems to ensure seamless integration.
Division Leadership
David Miller
Ron Loewen

Austin Oakes

Brian Dickens

Rip Mecherle

Ramon Padilla, Jr.

Luke Lybrand

Contact Us
Please direct questions and inquiries to the following:
Division of Finance and Administration
400 W. Summit Hill Drive (Physical)
UT Tower 11th Floor
Knoxville, TN 37902
CFO@utk.edu
865-974-1763