New

Divisional Affairs Manager

CU Boulder
$65000.00-$80000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Sep 09, 2026
Requisition Number: 74757 Location: Boulder, Colorado City Boulder State Colorado Employment Type: University Staff Schedule: Full-Time Posting Close Date: 23-Sep-2026 Date Posted: 09-Sep-2026 Close All Job Summary The College of Arts and Sciences at CU Boulder invites applications for the Divisional Affairs Manager position! This role for the Division of Social Sciences reports to the Senior Strategic Advisor & Director of Divisional Affairs (SSA), with a dotted line to the Dean of Division (DD). In this capacity, the position will provide high-level financial, policy, and administrative support to the SSA, DD, and divisional leadership (chairs, directors and business managers). This position is primarily responsible for oversight and policy related to divisional operations, including administrative, financial, and program management. This position plans and implements multi-month and academic year-long strategic projects, in consultation with the SSA and DD. This position will apply knowledge and interpret principles, rules, regulations, policies, precedents, and other guidelines specific to the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the State of Colorado in order to analyze needs, resolve problems, answer questions, and provide information. The Divisional Affairs Manager must have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to lead multiple self-directed projects that may, at times, have contending priorities. Thus, the individual in this position must have a strong administrative background and excellent skills in administration, fiscal and program management. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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. Who We Are The Division of Social Sciences is for people seeking an academic community that values the unfettered possibilities resulting from diverse experiences, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative commitment to understanding our changing world. Our people bring together methodological approaches ranging from quantitative to qualitative to consider diverse perspectives in novel ways, interpret data through multiple lenses, and explore interpretations and solutions related to questions that matter to communities, both local and global. We value quantitative and qualitative methods and applied experiences that connect intellectual passions with communities and workspaces for real-world impact. We research, teach, and practice skills for how to talk across divides, engaging different audiences and opening new possibilities for discourse and collaboration in the world beyond the university. We are focused on the future of higher education by welcoming changing populations, expanding career possibilities, and reimagining academia through a connective and problem-oriented lens. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Administrative and Project Management Responsible for multi-month and academic year-long projects for the division including: Twice-yearly teaching plan verification and synthesis to ensure the division is sending accurate funding for faculty leaves and replacements, as well as approved temporary funding requests to departments. Works and communicates with A&S Budget Office, SSA, DD, and departments throughout this process. Works with SSA on enrollment and waitlist monitoring and analysis through enrollment periods, and conducts outreach to departments, A&S Curricular Affairs, and the Registrar's Office to problem-solve as needed Supports SSA and DD with data acquisition and analysis for ongoing and ad hoc divisional projects, working with A&S Budget Office, Office of Data Analytics, and others as needed. Responsible for pilot project implementation support for SSA and DD as needed. Serves as scheduling coordinator for divisional courses, working with A&S curricular affairs and the registrar's office as needed. Serves as HR Liaison for the SSCI Admin org (e.g., tasks such as submitting hiring spreadsheets/requests for divisional hires, payroll management for divisional positions, etc) Department support: Translates between A&S subject matter authorities and department leadership to assist with knowledge transfer, strategic goal alignment, and communication; may provide troubleshooting support on those topics in addition to SSA's work on this front. Provide guidance and serve as a resource for dept business managers in the areas of finance processes, divisional/A&S /University policies, and collaborating with department business managers in troubleshooting nonstandard situations. Liaise/connect dept business managers with A&S Budget Office, FSC, procurement, and college and centralized offices/services In collaboration with A&S staff affairs, assists departments in identifying and securing coverage during staffing gaps (leaves, resignations, etc.). This may include temporary direct assistance to departments during short-term, high-impact, times of need. Work with A&S staff affairs to support divisional staff: Identify development, training, and other resources to ensure department staff and leadership, and college leadership have tools to support staff meet expectations. Works in close collaboration with A&S staff affairs to support staff recruitments in the division and participates in search committees for divisional business manager positions. Faculty Research related: Assists with pre and post award support for departments in SSCI and works with A&S research manager to ensure that faculty and business managers can move through the pre and post award processes efficiently. Works with the Office of Contracts and Grants, Campus Controller's Office, and departments when questions arise regarding grant and fellowship opportunities and implementation of awards. Finance Fiscal & Business Operations Responsible for fiscal duties for SSCI admin org 11317, closely aligned with A&S budget director. This includes fiscal oversight for divisional programs and initiatives including Studio Lab, Social Justice Scholars, Divisional and Catalyst Grants, among others. Provides ad hoc reports from PeopleSoft, Cognos, etc. when requested by SSA and DD. Analyzes business operations for programmatic and fiscal efficacy and implements changes. Liaises with related campus administrative offices including Office of Contract and Grants, Campus Controllers Office, HR Service Center, Bursars Office, etc., to ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Budget Ensures compliance with approved budgets and policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Analyzes demand and prepares budget projections for divisional programs and initiatives, and instructional funds, and handles the related budget. Expenditures Review expenses regularly, authorizes accounts payable vouchers, purchase orders, transfer of funds forms, etc. for the Financial Service Center (FSC) Provides revenue and expense tracking, analysis, and makes recommendations on a regular basis to monitor the resources available for ongoing operations and special projects. Provide oversight for all accounting, purchasing and payroll functions to ensure compliance with approved budgets and policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Initiates payroll corrections, runs reports in HCM as needed. General Administrative Support Develops and maintains an academic year calendar of events/programs and regularized communications to promote community in the division, seeking feedback, assessing success, and iterating to improve outcomes. Works with SSA and DD on communications planning and implements communication strategies for SSCI leadership, as well as broad communications to all faculty, staff and students in the division Supports SSCI Fellows and Faculty Directors with administrative support. Proactively works together with the DD and SSA to support implementation of short- and long-term divisional equity and inclusion projects that require significant management, analysis, or research to attain success. What You Should Know This position is in-person, eligible for hybrid, with a work schedule of M-F 8am-5pm This can be subject to change based on the business needs of the division and to align with A&S college policy Employee may need to be on campus up to 5 days a week during the initial training period What We Can Offer This full-time position offers an annual salary range of $65,000-$80,000. The final salary will be based on the candidate's experience and qualifications and is subject to review by the Campus Position Management Consultant. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute. 3 years of experience handling complex budgets with multiple funding sources What You Will Need Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work optimally in a working environment with multiple interruptions. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple complex priorities. Proficiency using Microsoft Suite, Word and Excel. Demonstrated ability to proactively analyze issues in such a way as to foresee possible problems or concerns that may arise and to develop possible solutions and initiate related action with little close supervision. What We Would Like You to Have Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. 5+ years of progressively increasing experience in financial management. Demonstrated track record of communicating effectively and building and maintaining relationships at all levels of the organization. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by September 23 , 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.