Business Operations Professional Intermediate or Senior

Overview

University Staff

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - Dean's Office

Job Title: Business Operations Professional (Open Rank, Intermediate or Senior)

Position #:  - Requisition #: 38773

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 the Finance Office's day-to-day financial and administrative functions. This role serves as a strategic partner between the Finance Office and all SSPPS departments, faculty, and staff, ensuring all business activities comply with University policies and institutional standards.

• 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 front-office 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 year-end activities and other administrative tasks as assigned to support overall financial operations.

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

The CU Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences prepares the world's future pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists through innovative learning, research, and patient care. CU Pharmacy is ranked in the top 15% of all pharmacy schools in the nation. The School's faculty advance science and health care through programs that reach Coloradans and communities worldwide. The University offers an excellent benefits package with numerous options and programs.

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 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 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 initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with sound judgment and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Outstanding…