Business Services Principal Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Center for Innovative Design and Analysis

Business Services Principal Professional

Position #: 740004 – Requisition #: 34104

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Business Services Principal Professional. This position is a key member of the school’s Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA) and will support the Directors in creating, managing, and interpreting the fiscal and regulatory aspects of CIDA’s grants and contracts. This position will implement systems to verify transactions and details posted in the university finance system, develop budget proposals for the center, and work with center faculty to monitor their individual development and grant accounts.

The individual in this position will be faced with multiple priorities and must be flexible, adaptable, and able to articulate thoughts and explanations to those with varying levels of understanding in finance and budgeting. This individual must also have a strong attention to detail and a highly responsive communication style.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide fiscal support to CIDA in the areas of payroll (payroll tracking, HCM entries, Payroll Expense Transfers), auxiliary/consulting (contract review, negotiation, and execution), operations and reserve accounts (income and expense tracking), budgeting and projections (development and preparation of fiscal reporting tools), and reporting and monitoring (review and interpretation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting).
• Review and reconcile award notices; develop and manage progress reports, no-cost extension requests, carry-over requests, and supplement applications.
• Work with Principal Investigators to revise budgets as needed and coordinate setup of awards in the University systems.
• Review and revise CIDA business processes to help improve productivity/effectiveness while allowing for growth and organizational change.
• Provide/coordinate periodic training to staff and faculty and offer ongoing consultation in areas specific to research support.
• Coordinate large purchases or payments (e.g. review of Statement of Work, vendor setup, purchasing requisition, invoice payments).
• Review and approve all monthly expense and travel reports for assigned personnel; review assigned purchasing to ensure compliance with funding sources and budget availability.
  
  

This is a full-time position and reports to the Assistant Director of Operations.

Work Location:

Hybrid – This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

Why Join Us:

The Center for Innovative Design and Analysis is a collaboration between the School of Medicine and the Colorado School of Public Health. The goal of the center is to create a central hub for analytic activities on the CU Anschutz Campus. Its vision is to ‘transform health data into knowledge’.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to reach underserved populations, share knowledge, and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more. To learn more about the School, please visit: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business administration, finance, or other closely related field.
• Substitution: Relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis, but not for the specific experience.
• 3 years of experience in contract management, grants management, and/or financial management.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance or grant management in a Higher Education Institutional setting
• Experience with various types of funding and accounts including grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, state funding, indirect cost recovery, consulting revenue, auxiliaries, and service centers
• Familiarity with CU procurement and accounting software such as Concur and Marketplace systems
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication with faculty members, professional staff, and constituents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, identify and set priorities for self and others, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to understand complex systems and guide other personnel with regard to their use.
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.
• Knowledge of University funds types and usages, accounting, budgeting and finance principles.
• Proficiency in financial management and the ability to manage funds from a variety of sources.
• High degree of technical and analytical skills in fiscal management, and knowledge of accounting and business practices, including accounting software packages.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret vast amounts of data, recommend solutions, and implement a course of action.
  
  

How to Apply:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
  
  

Questions should be directed to: Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by July 16, 2024. Those who do not apply by that date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as

$69,591 - $78,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

University Staff

Job Category

Business Services

Primary Location

Hybrid

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Jul 17, 2024

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name

Megan Freije

Posting Contact Email

Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number

00740004