Pat Murphy, who has served as interim director of financial planning at Elon University since October, has been named to the post on a permanent basis.
As director of financial planning, Murphy will be responsible for Elon’s institutional, state and federal student financial aid programs. He will develop policies for awarding financial aid and ensure Elon’s compliance with state and federal aid statutory requirements.
“Elon is fortunate to have such a talented member of the current staff assume new responsibilities in so critical an area of the university,” says Susan Klopman, dean of admissions and financial planning. “Pat’s knowledge of Elon’s financial and business operations has made this a smooth transition.”
Murphy has served as Elon’s bursar since 1994. He streamlined Elon’s financial operations, computerized the office and implemented procedures which dramatically shortened the student registration process.
Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and an M.B.A. from Elon.