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.

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Past Webinars

  • AI in Independent Schools: Navigating Legal Risks While Embracing Innovation This item is protected

    October 22, 2026
    Artificial intelligence is reshaping independent schools. Explore key legal and risk considerations, including privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity, discrimination, vendor contracts, and regulation, with practical guidance for policy development.
  • Culture and Compensation: How to Empower Your Faculty This item is protected

    October 9, 2026
    Discover how a school transformed faculty compensation from a traditional salary scale to an innovative banded system. Learn how they secured buy-in, sustained momentum over 9 years, and created a model that supports faculty growth, agency, and feedback.
  • 2026’s Back-to-School Legal & Regulatory Update This item is protected

    September 30, 2026
    Join independent school legal experts as they review recent changes to the law and answer your questions about how they may impact your school.
  • 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.

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