Pamela MacAffer

Pamela MacAffer

Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations

Rye Country Day School

Pamela Goldman MacAffer returned to Rye Country Day School in July of 2021 to assume the senior administrative position of Assistant Head for Finance and Operations. Prior to this, Ms. MacAffer served primarily as the Chief Financial and Operations Officer at The Albany Academies (The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls). In this leadership role, she was responsible for managing all aspects of the school's daily operations, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and human resources. During her tenure, she oversaw eight multi-million-dollar capital projects. In 2007, Ms. MacAffer also played a major role in the successful merger of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls. Ms. MacAffer’s involvement in school life extends beyond business operations. She has served as Dean of Students, Director of Enrollment Management, Faculty member in Leadership and Economics, Advisor, and Chief Development Officer at Albany Academy for Girls. She possesses broad and deep knowledge about various aspects of independent school communities.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Grants Management for Independent Schools This item is protected

    May 26, 2026
    Designed for business officers who manage or oversee grants, this webinar provides actionable tools and templates to strengthen financial stewardship and enhance mission impact through effective grants administration.
  • Enrollment Forecasting as a Strategic Financial Tool This item is protected

    May 8, 2026
    This webinar presents a strategic approach to enrollment forecasting that blends the enrollment team’s relational insights with financial analysis and data modeling. Learn how to strengthen projections using internal data alongside external signals.
  • There's More Room for Change Than You Think This item is protected

    April 24, 2026
    To stay competitive in today’s educational landscape, independent schools should modernize spaces by aligning with evolving pedagogical trends and technology advancements. Learn how existing spaces can be transformed to better serve a campus community.
  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.
  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.

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