Business Operations Professional

Business Operations Professional

University of Colorado Denver

Business Operations Professional-38764

University Staff

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! 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 fosters 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.

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Where You Will Work:

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage requests, including those involving keys/building passes and parking access
• Assist with repair/maintenance requests, and other building operations support items
• Generate a monthly invoice/journal for rent and other building services.
• Serves as Fire Warden and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
• Manage the surplus and disposal process for office supplies and furniture.
• Provide general office support, including ordering supplies, maintaining copiers, and shredding bins for the 8th floor and general use space.

• Provide comprehensive support to various departments by managing purchasing, accounting, and overall financial transactions.
• Monitor financial transactions and maintain accurate records for purchases, payments, and other financial activities.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time at month-end close in alignment with CU policies. Correct any discrepancies through journal entries as needed.
• Work with departments to allocate shared expenses to appropriate departments and campuses as directed by the Assistant Vice President and Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations.
• Stays up to date with knowledge of the institution, state, and federal fiscal procurement policies and procedures and routes appropriate budget processes, respectively.
• Generate budget and actual journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual transfers between departments and campuses as requested by the Assistant Vice President and Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations.
• Work with Treasury to deposit incoming revenue, reimbursements, and refunds.

• Process purchasing requests for the entire procurement lifecycle, from requisition to purchase order (PO) creation and final invoice payment. Ensure all procurement documents comply with CU policies and identify purchase issues.
• Serve as the procurement subject matter expert (SME), advising department staff on purchasing processes and policies. Collaborate with the department liaisons and the Procurement Service Center (PSC) to resolve procurement-related issues or discrepancies.
• Regularly monitor the end dates of all active SPOs to ensure…