Business Services Manager

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program Office works to build state-wile network capacity and strengthen academic-community linkages in four core mission areas: health careers and workforce diversity; health professions student education; health professions continuing education; and public health and community education. This position will manage and oversee the financial, operational and human resources functions of the Colorado AHEC Program Office. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to others as needed to ensure adherence to University of Colorado policies and procedures as well as grants administered by the AHEC Program Office. Position will supervise administrative and IT support positions and will provide oversight and guidance to staff AHEC program staff.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, human resources, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
At least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience, including direct responsibility for financial, operations, and human resources functions.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to interact in a professional manner and ensure strict confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or other similar software programs.
Adaptability and ability to successfully manage multiple self-directed projects with competing priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to learn and stay current on State of Colorado, University of Colorado and other organizational fiscal and human resources policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current or prior recent experience at CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Experience with University of Colorado HCM, Concur, Cognos, and Marketplace programs.
Five (5) or more years of experience with financial, Human Resources, and administrative functions in an academic medical and/or research setting.
Project Management experience, including large, long-term project development.

Responsibilities

Financial management of AHEC funds that include general, gift, plant, auxiliary, reserve, and grant funds duties include: monthly reconciliation of expenses, fiscal year-end close processes, creating journal entries, preparing customized spreadsheets showing balances and expenses and analyze AHEC financial performance.
Produce financial reports in AHEC Director and the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs.
Serve as reviewer and approver for procurement and travel reimbursement activities, ensuring compliance within institutional purchasing policies.
Oversee the fiscal integrity of post-award speedtypes, budgets, and assist in the year-end close and reconciliation process of AHEC grant funds.
Provide human resources management for AHEC including HR Management/Payroll coordination/liaison for internal and external high-level HR search processes.
Operations management to include oversight and supervision of AHEC housing initiative – timely release of housing funds and ensures accuracy of the housing reporting system.
Support planning, coordination, and execution of organizational events, including logistics, communication, on-site setup, budget tracking, and post‑event reviews to ensure smooth operations and a positive participant experience.