As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences is comprised of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers, and acts as a central hub where many of the University’s disciplines intersect. The Office of the Dean for the College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences (CAHSS) is the college’s administrative center directly responsible for guiding, coordinating, and applying academic, financial, and human resources policies for 22 departments, programs, schools, and centers housed in CAHSS. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer Masters or Doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities. As such, we strive to comprise a student body and faculty and staff that represent diverse peoples and perspectives, and to offer curriculum and skills that help prepare students for ethical and engaged citizenship in today’s global society. Our intentional commitment to advance diversity, equity and inclusion remains critical to CAHSS’s mission of providing a robust liberal and creative arts education in service of the larger public good.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Business and Operations, this position manages the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance functions for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. In this role, the Business Officer communicates budget and policy information to faculty, staff, students, and vendors. This position also works closely with CAHSS departmental faculty and staff on fiscal and operational processes, including processing of day-to-day financial transactions, processing and managing benefitted as well as non-benefitted hires, tracking expenses, management and dissemination of fiscal year deliverables and deadlines, and policy implementation The Business Officer also interprets and enforces university budgetary and expense policies.

Essential Functions

Business Operations and Reporting

• Assist with analysis of enrollments; salary expenditures for full time faculty, adjuncts, and staff; graduate financial aid; departmental operating expenses, procurement, and other areas as directed Director of Business and Operations:
• Tuition and enrollment modeling to support admission, financial aid, and quarterly tuition forecasting  
• Review and reconcile monthly payroll reports to monitor salary expenditures.  
• Monitor balances and set annual expenditures from gift and endowed funds. 
• Understand, implement, and ensure compliance with all University and CAHSS procurement policies and procedures.  
• Establish, monitor, and audit CAHSS funds, including awards, gifts, endowments, and other designated funds. 
• Process graduate financial aid entries in consultation with the Director of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, perform multiple financial aid audits, and provide support to departmental staff in this area including endowment and gift funds used for scholarships.  

• Analyze moderately complex business operations and financial statements and provide information to enable decision-making by budget managers. 
• Perform budget analyses and assist in conducting budgetary planning and forecasting in a financial environment with variable revenue and expense. 
• Provide monthly reporting and updates to appropriate personnel with budgetary management responsibility. 
• Meet with budgetary managers to support their understanding of budget reports, analyze spending, and make necessary adjustments.  
• Manage budget entries in-year, inter divisional and cross-divisional agreements.  

• Work closely with the Director of Business and Operation to support the day-to-day review of business transactions of CAHSS.   
• Approve journal entries, process budget entries, and new org/fund requests, and other workflow items.  
• Establish and enforce CAHSS financial guidelines and communicate out to departments as necessary. 
• Provide individual onboarding and training to new staff in departments including training on DU financial policies, procedures, and expense management software. 
• Provide ongoing financial and operational support and training to all departments as needed and act as liaison between departments and University Financial Services, Procurement, and the Controller’s Office. 
• Create and disseminate annual year-end training to CAHSS departments to ensure CAHSS compliance with year-end policies and procedures.

Human Resources Support

• Support the HR functions of the unit, including: benefited hiring processes and non-benefited approvals, position changes, separations and coordination of the college’s adjunct faculty hiring (monitoring approved allocations, tracking hires, approving entries), student workers and work-study arrangements.   
• Collaborate with the Director of Business and Operations in managing the unit’s benefitted positions, including: working with relevant offices on position descriptions, preparing postings, compensation review, and assisting departmental staff and leaders during searches.  

• Manage College level payroll functions, including: researching payroll transactions, preparing HR/Payroll reporting for College leadership, coordinating with department staff on payroll policies and procedures.  

• Maintain all HR paperwork in compliance with University policies.  

• Serve as the point person for staff performance review process for employees and managers.  

• Foster effective working relationships with the University’s Human Resources and Inclusive Community and Shared Services to advance CAHSS’ goals and initiatives. 
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounting, budget and business practices and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures and basic employment laws. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as budget spreadsheets and other financial documents and synthesize large quantities of complex data into actionable information.  
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data. 
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the University. 
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and to functioning in a high-paced, collaborative work environment. 
• Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments and division needs.  
• Ability to understand, implement, and ensure divisional compliance with all University and CAHSS policies and procedures. 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Required Qualifications

Level 1: 

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 2-3 years of experience in business administration or financial management or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  

Level 2: 

• Bachelor’s degree  or an equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 3-5 years of experience in business administration or financial management, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. At least 2 of those years should include experience with payroll, human resources processes, and financial data
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Level 1: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 

• 3-5 years of experience in financial management and analytical work 

• Experience working in Higher Education 

• Knowledge of Banner, Concur, and Kronos 

Level 2: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.  

• 5 years of experience in financial management and analytical work 

• Experience working in Higher Education 

• Knowledge of Banner, Concur, and Kronos 
  
  

Working Environment

1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Statement of Other Duties Disclaimer 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 28, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for level one is 9.

The salary grade for level two is 11.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is: 

Level 1: $60,000-$70,000

Level 2: $70,000-$85,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.