Welcome
Welcome to our beautiful campus in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. It's a special place to live and grow.
Having served as the Town of Wolfville's Chief Administrative Officer for nine years prior to joining Acadia, I'm deeply familiar with Acadia's place in the larger community and the outsized impact our institution has on people's lives.
Effectively administering an educational institution like Acadia is a unique challenge. We are home to over 3,500 full-time students, a closely integrated part of our hometown, and one of the largest employers in the Annapolis Valley region. We have a diverse array of stakeholders, including all three levels of government, and we must respect the trust and investment that we have been given by government, our partners, and the public.
My portfolio includes oversight of many services crucial to the experiences of our students, employees, and guests. Key priorities include:
- Supporting our Financial Services team to improve processes and reporting
- Working with government to meet key performance objectives and transparency requirements
- Developing the University's strong relationship with the Town of Wolfville and our place as a destination for high-quality events and sports
Erin Beaudin
Vice-President, Finance and Administration and CFO
Biography
Erin Beaudin brings over two decades of experience in municipal leadership, demonstrating expertise in community building and strategic operations. Her career includes senior leadership roles overseeing Finance, Corporate Services, Planning & Development, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works & Engineering.
Prior to joining Acadia, Erin served as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Wolfville for nine years, where she played an essential role in the development of the inaugural Memorandum of Understanding between the Town, Acadia, and the Acadia Students’ Union. A graduate of Mount Allison with a Bachelor of Arts, Erin holds a Master of Applied Environment Studies in Local Economic Development from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Victoria. Erin's breadth of experience in academia and Nova Scotia's municipal sector has uniquely positioned her for success at Acadia.
Related Offices
Financial Services serves many crucial functions for both students (Student Accounts, Scholarships and Financial Aid) and the administration of the university itself (accounting services, accounts payable, post office, and more).
The Department of Facilities Management manages construction on campus, as well as building and grounds maintenance, the capital budget process, and the oversight of Physical Plant Services.
Safety and Security provides essential security functions for the university community and manages keys and ID cards, campus parking, shuttle service, and occupational health and safety.
Technology Services manages campus telecommunications, core software platforms, and provides technology support to students, faculty, and staff.
Acadia Athletics carries on our proud tradition of student-athletes who are leaders in their sport and in their community. Acadia is home to 9 Men's and Women's varsity teams, and facilities include an Olympic-size ice surface, artificial turf football field with track, basketball court, high performance centre, and more.
Events Acadia delivers best-in-class events on the Acadia University campus and across the Annapolis Valley. In addition to supporting the use of campus facilities for students and faculty, they host over 150 annual events of all shapes and sizes, including conferences, meetings, social functions, weddings, educational workshops, concerts, and sporting events.
Human Resources manages employment, benefits, payroll, policies, and more.
Contact
The Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer is located in Room 219 University Hall, in the centre of the University campus. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. AST.
Office of the Vice-President,
Finance and Administration and CFO
15 University AvenueAcadia University
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 darrell.youden@acadiau.ca 902-585-1177