Harley Pretty
About Harley Pretty
Harley Pretty serves as the Director of Finance and Administration at Yale University, where he has worked in various roles since 1985. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, research administration, and business operations within the university.
Current Role at Yale University
Harley Pretty serves as the Director of Finance and Administration at Yale University, a position held since 2019. In this role, he oversees the financial operations within Research Administration. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with university policies and providing high-quality administrative support to faculty, students, and staff. He leads the development of flexible systems and internal controls to enhance service delivery to clients and stakeholders.
Previous Positions at Yale University
Harley Pretty has held multiple positions at Yale University since 1985. He worked as a Research Support Specialist from 1985 to 1991, followed by roles as a Grant Administrator from 1991 to 1995, Business Manager from 1995 to 1998, and Administrator in the Department of Physics from 2001 to 2006. He also served as Senior Administrator in the School of Engineering and Applied Science from 2006 to 2011 and as Director of Finance and Administration from 2011 to 2016 in Business Operations.
Education and Expertise
Harley Pretty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Quinnipiac University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background supports his extensive experience in financial management and administration within academic institutions, particularly in research-related operations.
Role at Princeton University
Before his extensive tenure at Yale University, Harley Pretty worked at Princeton University as a Department Manager in the Department of Physics from 1998 to 2001. This role contributed to his expertise in managing departmental operations and financial affairs in an academic setting.
Key Responsibilities
In his current role, Harley Pretty plays a significant part in supporting the Vice Provost in planning and implementing administrative and support services for research. He is accountable for directing the comprehensive business affairs of various units, including the Office of Research Administration and the Yale Center for Research Computing, ensuring alignment with new academic priorities.