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Contact102 Meadow Road(office) 315.443.5840 mtorak@syr.eduSyracuse, New York 13219(mobile) 315.420.8048EducationDoctor of Philosophy (Social Science) Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public AffairsSyracuse University, Syracuse, New York Dissertation: Audit, Accountability and Commitment: School Business Officials' Perceptions of an Audit RegimeMaster of Science (Telecommunications) School of Information Systems and Engineering TechnologySUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, New York Thesis: The Irony of Coordination Costs in Electronic Benefits Transfer Implementations: Perceived Impact on Intermediary AgentsMaster of Public Administration Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public AffairsSyracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkBachelor of Arts, Magna Cum LaudeSyracuse University, Syracuse, New YorkAssociate of Science Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New YorkLicensingSchool Business Administrator - PermanentNew York State Education DepartmentTrainingAdvanced Government Finance Officers InstituteGovernment Finance Officers Association, Washington, DCExperience7/12– PresentAssociate Dean for Administration8/04– 7/12 Assistant DeanSyracuse University School of EducationSyracuse, New YorkResponsible for the administrative functions of Syracuse University’s School of Education including human resources, budget, grants and contracts, facilities, and information technology. 1/02 – 8/04Budget CoordinatorSyracuse City School DistrictSyracuse, New YorkResponsible for preparation and execution of $208 million budget for an urban school district, including process improvement, development of accountability systems, communication of budgetary information to internal and external constituencies and reporting to New York State. 1/01 – 1/02Budget DirectorBoise State UniversityBoise, IdahoResponsible for preparation, execution and reporting for $223 million general fund budget supporting a metropolitan, doctoral granting institution, NCAA Division 1 athletics, auxiliary enterprises and vocational-technical education programs. 6/00 – 1/01Systems Consultant – Student Information SystemsOCM Board of Cooperative Educational ServicesSyracuse, New YorkAdvised member school districts on application of technology to improve operations. Implemented server-based ID card system to support security, library and food service applications. Supported and tested fixes on custom special education application. 9/97 – 6/00Lecturer – Computer/Information Science and Public PolicyState University of New York College at OswegoOswego, New YorkFull-time academic staff teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of formats including large lecture, seminar and experiential. Course content included systems analysis, decision support systems, intro to computing and a variety of upper and lower division political science courses. International summer teaching. 8/92 - 9/97Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs & ProvostState University of New York College at OswegoOswego, New YorkChief budget and personnel officer for the Division of Academic Affairs (450 faculty and staff with an all-funds budget over $60 million). Assisted and advised the Provost in operational, fiscal and personnel matters. Planned and coordinated facilities projects. International logistical support for study abroad programs.1/88 - 8/92Deputy Director - SystemsOnondaga County Division of Management & BudgetSyracuse, New YorkPlanned and implemented information systems to support budgeting functions. Implemented a continuous improvement process that improved content, production methods, functionality and aesthetics of county budget documents and official statements. Designed and oversaw financial and systems studies. 4/87 - 1/88Purchasing DirectorOnondaga County Division of PurchaseSyracuse, New YorkPurchasing Agent for the County and administrative head of the Division. Responsible for 35 employees and a budget over $1million. Directed procurement and property disposal operations, a warehouse facility, a minority-business participation program, and the County's central storage and mailing operations.2/85 - 4/87Management AnalystOnondaga County Division of Management & BudgetSyracuse, New YorkPerformed management studies and financial analyses to determine most efficient use of capital equipment, vehicles, and personnel.HonorsOutstanding Academic Achievement Award in TelecommunicationsSUNY Institute of Technology, May, 2001Faculty Enhancement Grant Recipient (for scholarly activity)SUNY Oswego, April 1999 TravelIreland, England, Scotland, New Zealand, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, Spain, Mexico, FranceInvited speaker "Choosing a Graduate School in America," Fulbright Commission (UK), University of Glasgow, Scotland, June, 1999MilitaryUS Marine Corps, 2/77 - 2/81(Honorably Discharged)USNR Active Reserve4/81 – 4/87 ................
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