Welcome to the official website of the Administration and Finance Division for Kennesaw State University. The Administration and Finance Division oversees day-to-day operations and fiduciary management of the university to deliver an exceptional campus experience for KSU’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors and to meet the goals and objectives of KSU’s strategic plan.

Organization Chart

Summary of Units/Departments

Unit and Department functions and descriptions are listed below: 

  • The departments and entities under Campus Services work together to provide the essentials of campus life and exceptional customer service to the University’s students, faculty, staff and visiting guests. Campus Services includes the departments listed below.

    The KSU Bookstore provides educational resources, spirit wear, technology from OwlTEC (an Apple-Authorized Campus Store) and more from their two convenient locations. 

    Campus Postal Services manages the delivery, collection and processing of all interoffice and U.S. Postal Service mail on campus.

    Central Receiving and Distribution (CRD) processes delivery items, packages and freight orders to on-campus warehouses.

    Door Access oversees access to all electronic and mechanical locks across both campuses.

    Housing and Residence Life is responsible for 10 on-campus residence halls at KSU, and oversees all functions of the residential communities that serve 5,900 students who live on campus.

    The Market is an on-campus convenience store with grab-and-go snacks and drinks in three locations. 

    Parking and Transportation manages parking facilities and the Big Owl Bus service.

    Printing Services supports the copy, print, scan and fax needs of the University, including the Campus Print Shop, a full-service print and shipping store inside the Carmichael Student Center. 

    Student Health Services, managed by WellStar Medical Group, provides students with comprehensive primary care at three on-campus clinics.

    Talon Card Services oversees the official KSU ID, the Talon Card, which gives access to buildings, services and events on campus.

    The Talon One Service Center is a customer service hub for people with questions concerning Campus Services and its affiliated departments.

    KSU’s award-winning University Dining operates two full-service dining halls, which are complemented by some of your favorite quick-service restaurants, and KSU Hospitality Services.

    Vending Services offers beverage and snack vending in convenient locations on campus

  • Community and Professional Education offers courses for personal development and professional advancement in high-demand fields. CPE provides professional certificate programs in Business & Management, Computer-Aided Design, Culinary, Data Science and Analytics, Legal, Marketing and many other areas of focus. CPE also offers personal enrichment classes in Art, Cooking, Finance, Health and Fitness, Photography, Travel and more. CPE has several online and self-paced course options, summer camp programs, and intensive English programs as well.
  • The Office of Event and Venue Management is responsible for event planning for Kennesaw State University as well as managing the sports and entertainment park. They support the University's mission through event engagement for both internal and external audiences.
  • Fiscal Services oversees Procurement & Payment Services, Budget, Financial Aid, Bursar, Auxiliary Finance, Payroll and Financial Reporting. Fiscal Services is responsible for safeguarding and managing the University's assets, ensuring financial data integrity, and supporting the goals outlined in the University’s strategic plan. 
  • Human Resources is dedicated to collaborating with institutional leaders to maximize the potential of KSU employees, our greatest asset. We are focused on delivering quality services required to recruit, develop, and retain a talented and engaged workforce.

  • Maintenance and Operations strives to provide the highest level of service to both internal and external customers while creating and maintaining an attractive, comfortable and safe environment for KSU students, faculty, staff and visitors each day.

    Facilities Maintenance & Operations:

    • General Services
      • Building Services (Custodial)
      • Fleet
      • Landscape & Grounds
    • Maintenance
      • Electrical
      • HVAC
      • Plumbing
    • Sustainability

  • Planning, Design, and Construction strives to provide the highest level of service to both internal and external customers while creating and maintaining an attractive, comfortable and safe environment for KSU students, faculty, staff and visitors each day.

    Facilities Planning, Design & Construction Services:

    • Campus Planning and Real Estate
    • Facility Design & Construction
    • Environmental Health & Safety
    • Insurance & Risk Management
  • The Office of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for the oversight of the university's strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment between the university, divisional, and college objectives. The office is also responsible for project management, change management, and process improvement initiatives within the Administration and Finance division.
  • The Office of Sustainability works to improve sustainability outcomes on KSU campuses through education and training, student and faculty engagement, and operational improvements.