The Vice President for Financial Planning and Administration is the chief business and financial officer for the university and reports directly to the President.

The Financial Planning and Administration division is responsible for supporting the university's teaching, research and workforce development mission by providing quality financial and administrative services to the MWSU community and ensuring transparency in planning and budgeting. The financial planning and administration division is responsible for accounting, budgeting, student billing and collections, payroll, purchasing, financial aid, physical plant, capital and construction management, security and safety services, human resources, information technology, bookstore, food services and many other administrative functions.