Business Operations Professional Intermediate or Senior

Business Operations Professional (Open Rank, Intermediate or Senior)

Description

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

• 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

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Screening of Applications Begins: 02/11/2026

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