Business Operations Professional (Open Rank, Intermediate or Senior)

Job Summary:

The Dean's Office within the SSPPS seeks a detail-oriented and reliable Business Operations Professional to work at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The Business Operations Professional is responsible for managing Finance Office's the day-to-day financial and administrative functions. This role serves as a strategic partner between the Finance Office and all of the SSPPS departments, faculty, and staff members, ensuring all business activities remain complaint with University policies and institutional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage accounts payable functions, including invoice verification, payment scheduling, data entry, and timely disbursement of funds.

• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations by partnering with the Finance Team to reconcile ledgers, aging reports, cash handling, petty cash, and gift card allocations.

• Administer financial programs and controls such as cash handling, petty cash oversight, gift card management, and compliance with university and state fiscal guidelines.

• Oversee contract lifecycle activities by maintaining a centralized contract repository and coordinating reviews with the Office of Grants and Contracts.

• Support employee financial closeout processes by ensuring timely reconciliation of travel and procurement card expenses and coordinating card cancellations.

• Provide frontoffice support for the Dean's Office by serving as the initial point of contact for visitors and callers and directing inquiries appropriately.

• Collaborate on fiscal yearend activities and other administrative tasks as assigned to support overall financial operations.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is preparing the world's future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists through innovative learning, research, and patient care. During its more than 110-year history, the School of Pharmacy has been a global leader in medical discoveries, patient care, pharmacy advocacy, and online education. CU Pharmacy is ranked in the top 15% of all pharmacy schools in the nation, producing graduates that exceed national student outcomes and enjoy stellar career opportunities. The School's faculty are advancing science and health care, through programs that reach urban and rural Coloradans, as well as communities around the world.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• One (1) year of business operations experience.

Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• Two (2) years of business operations experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial and budgetary experience.

• Experience providing administrative support.

• Financial, accounting, and/or general business experience in higher education.

• Experience with University of Colorado systems (HCM, Marketplace, Concur), reporting, finance, procurement, invoicing, and expense reconciliation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates strong initiative by proactively identifying opportunities, taking ownership of tasks, and driving projects forward with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Exercise sound judgment, identify and set priorities for self and others, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

• Significant knowledge and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Ability to function independently in a responsible and timely manner.

• Strong attention to detail, balanced with ability to maintain a broad perspective.

• A thorough understanding of administrative, budgetary, and fiscal principles and practices applicable to the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial and statistical information to project and oversee the school's finances.

• Ability to accept equivocal circumstances and act where answers to a problem are not readily apparent.

• Ability to influence individuals to comply with regulations, policies, and rules.

• Ability to anticipate and conceptualize fiscal issues and to develop and implement action plans.

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with professional, administrative, and other personnel throughout the organization, both orally and in written form.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Jennifer Payne, jennifer.payne@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 02/11/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Intermediate Level: $54,383 - $69,175

Senior Level: $58,792 - $74,784

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.