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At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.
By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.
We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Budget and Business Operations team is a branch of the Office of the Vice President for Budget, Finance, and the Chief Financial Officer at the University of Colorado’s System Administration offices. The Budget and Business Operations team provides essential budget, financial, and service functions to all departments and centrally houses the expertise for accounting, procurement, and building operations.
The Finance and Business Operations Professional at the University of Colorado’s System Administration Offices plays a key role within the Office of Budget and Business Operations. Business Operations provides essential financial and service functions for all departments and centrally houses the expertise for accounting, procurement, and building operations.
The Finance and Business Operations Professional is the subject matter expert regarding procurement, travel, and expense reimbursement processes and the primary liaison between the department and CU’s Procurement Service Center (PSC). This position works independently and requires a thorough understanding of the departments and various CU policies, procedures, and guidelines.
The Finance and Business Operations Professional reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.
This is a part-time position, working 75% of a full-time schedule. The role offers flexibility in work hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or field related to the work performed.
• Two (2) years’ experience handling departmental budgets and fiscal procedures, as indicated above.
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and experience using PeopleSoft Finance, PeopleSoft HCM, Concur, and Cognos software.
• Experience providing procurement and office administration support.
• General understanding of the University of Colorado, including its organizational structure.
• Reporting experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience in a customer service role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:
• Knowledge of Finance, Accounting, and Procurement best practices.
• Knowledge of the business, financial, and organizational structure of CU.
• Knowledge of and the ability to utilize PeopleSoft Finance and HR, Concur, and Cognos.
• Customer service skills include actively listening, addressing customer needs, defusing tense situations, and maintaining an open, flexible, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other University personnel, and the public.
• The right candidate will be able to work independently, under pressure, manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and deal with changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Computer skills, including utilizing Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn and experiment with new software and systems.
• Skilled in written and oral communications, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential material

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR RESUME INCLUDES ANY AND ALL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE TO BE ACCURATELY ASSESSED AGAINST THESE QUALIFICATIONS. YOU MUST MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience. (The educational requirement may be substituted by professional experience on a year for year basis).
• One (1) year of experience handling departmental budgets and fiscal procedures, which includes:
• Developing and analyzing customized and standardized financial reports
• Using enterprise financial software systems to complete budget reconciliations, journal entries, and financial research.