Jai Shankar has now arrived at MIIS and assumed his duties as the Executive Director of Finance, Business Services, and Administration.  Jai most recently served as the Director of Business Information Systems at Middlebury College and was responsible for managing the information systems in the areas of finance, treasury, financial aid, student accounts, payroll, and auxiliary services.  A Banner systems expert, Jai has over 15 years experience working in finance and finance related services.  After serving on the original due diligence team prior to the Middlebury-Monterey affiliation, Jai led several projects at the Institute, including the implementation of Banner Finance, Financial Aid, HR, and Student Account modules. Jai has served as a member of Middlebury’s M squared Finance, Operations, and Communications Committee working on initiatives related to integration.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and his Masters degree from Columbia University.

Jai’s role at the Institute will encompass long-term financial planning, budget development and monitoring, oversight of business operations, human resources,  and facilities. He will focus especially on the ongoing integration of these areas with Middlebury, working with counterparts in Vermont, and colleagues at MIIS to optimize work processes and use our resources effectively and efficiently.

Jai’s office is located within the Business Office in CF449H, and he can be reached via phone at x3537.