Penny Englehart

Penny Englehart

Administration, Business Services

Dir, Business & Financial Operations, University Libraries

Campus:

Kent

Office Location:

KSU Library

Office Hours:

Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Information

Email:

pengleha [at] kent.edu

Phone:

330-672-1859

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for University Libraries, including multi‑year projections and strategic financial models.
Oversee business and accounting operations such as purchasing, invoicing, payroll support, cash handling, expense reconciliation, audits, and financial controls.
Prepare and analyze financial reports; maintain reporting systems, databases, and policies to support decision‑making and compliance.
Manage collections procurement, vendor contracts, payments, and financial systems; maintain contract and signature authority.
Supervise business operations staff and coordinate financial activities related to collections, scholarships, student accounting, and fines.
Advise the Dean and leadership on financial strategy and serve on university committees.

Education

Master of Technology, KSU
Bachelors of Business Administration, KSU Major: Computer Information Systems, Minor: Accounting
Associates of Applied Business, KSU Trumbull Major: Accounting Technology