Business Operations Professional

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The Budget and Business Operations team is part 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 team provides essential budget, financial, and service functions to all departments and houses expertise for accounting, procurement, and building operations. The Business Operations Professional is the subject matter expert regarding building operations, 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 CU policies, procedures, and guidelines. This is a part-time, hourly position working 75% of a full-time schedule with in-office requirements. This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule (2-3 days in the office). The role reports to the Assistant Director of Finance and Business Operations and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, working 2-3 days in the office at 1800 Grant St., Denver, CO. There is flexibility on the days of the week in the office, and this would be discussed with the hiring manager.

• 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
• Serve 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 all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time at month-end close in alignment with CU policies; correct 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
• Stay up to date with the institution, state, and federal fiscal procurement policies and procedures and route appropriate budget processes
• Generate budget and actual journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and annual transfers between departments and campuses as requested by leadership
• Work with Treasury to deposit incoming revenue, reimbursements, and refunds

• Process purchasing requests for the full procurement lifecycle, from requisition to PO creation and final invoice payment; ensure all procurement documents comply with CU policies
• Serve as the procurement subject matter expert…