Jerry Basford

Jerry Basford serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Utah since February 1998, overseeing diverse operations within the division, including Housing and Residential Education, Dining Services, and Campus Recreation. Responsibilities also encompass financial management for all Student Affairs organizations, including budget creation and funding requests. Previously, Jerry Basford held the position of Senior Financial Analyst, focusing on financial statement analysis and preparation of key documents for university leadership. Prior to the University of Utah, Jerry Basford worked as a Senior Staff Cost Schedule Control Specialist at MACTEC. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Science from Walden University and a Master's in Public Administration with a focus on Environmental Science from the University of Colorado Denver.