Melisa Pineres

What Melisa Does

• Manage college budgets, funding sources, and financial reporting (appropriated, grants, contracts, foundation funds)
• Oversee payroll, HR processes, and appointments for faculty, staff, students, and graduate assistants
• Lead and support the Business Coordinators to ensure smooth financial and HR operations
• Serve as the main point of contact between departments, dean’s office, HR, Payroll, Budget, and Sponsored Programs

When to Contact Melisa

• Funding sources, budget availability, or financial approvals
• Hiring, payroll, contracts, or appointment changes (faculty, staff, GAs, postdocs)
• Grant and contract funding questions, effort certification, or compliance issues
• Reimbursements, vendor payments, or foundation-related expenses
• Situations that are time‑sensitive, unclear, or involve multiple funding sources or units