The Division Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence Division Introduction Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver. SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy, collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students’ learning experience. SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability.

The Division’s strategic priorities are:

• Enrich the holistic student experience
• Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
• Engage purposeful partnerships
• Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing

Enact sustainable practices & operations SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education, Health and Counseling Center, Student Engagement and the 4D Experience, the Dean of Students Office, and Budget, Operations, and Divisional Resources. Departments within the above areas include Student Engagement and 4D Experience; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Social Justice Education; Health and Counseling Services; AccessibleDU Student Disability Services; The Cultural Center; First@DU; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; New Student and Family Programs; Driscoll and Community Commons; and more.

The Department Business Operations and Division Resources (BODR) Department Introduction SAIE BODR creates partnerships that empower, educate and support student and staff stakeholders by providing resources and services that support the mission of SAIE. BODR is the foundation of SAIE that stewards financial, human and information technology resources through the budget development, forecast and fiscal year end processes; administers university and departmental policies and procedures for financial, business, personnel, and IT practices provides guidance and counsel related to business practices. BODR is the primary conduit between departmental hiring managers for all personnel activities within DU including HRIC, Compensation, Payroll and Talent Acquisition, and is a liaison with the Controller’s and Budget Office for compliance and audit matters.

Position Summary

The Assistant Business Officer is a front-facing representative for BODR maintaining positive approaches, attitude, and commitment to service towards stakeholders and colleagues in a variety of circumstances. This position, in collaboration with the BODR team, manages all aspects of financial and human resource functions for all departments within SAIE. This position will be a point of contact for the expanding and developing portfolio such as the 4D Experience program, and a contact for the management and tracking of the divisions Graduate Student Assistants (GSA’s). The Assistant Business Officer will cross-train with team members to ensure the BODR office provides comprehensive support to SAIE. This position reports directly to Business Officer I of Budget and Finance within Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE).

This is a non-benefited, part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Financial

• Processes direct pays, journal entries, invoices, deposits, contracts, purchases orders, requisitions, and other financial transactions
• Compile and summarize financial data to participate in budget analysis and forecasting

Human Resources

• Process all human resource transactions; posting positions and tracking status, reviewing job descriptions, job change requests, hiring and separations
• Review and assist with payroll transactions verifying accuracy. Process payroll redistributions as necessary, monthly payroll in PHATIME, salary adjustments, job title and supervision changes
• Attend quarterly HRIC meetings, share updates on policies and procedures to SAIE departments

Administrative

• Oversee day-to-day business operations, assignment, review, and processing Wrike request tickets
• Contribute to process improvement activities
• Collaborate and work with campus partners (Controller’s Office, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Payroll) and academic units as necessary to ensure accuracy and efficiency in budget and HR processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Language Skills:

• This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills and involves meeting with staff, students, [occasional] faculty, and community partners.

Mathematical Skills:

• A basic understanding of accounting math is required. The ability to understand managing actual expense and revenue to a budget.

System Applications:

• Familiarity with general ledger system (Banner). Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to concentrate on details while managing interruptions.
• Ability to multi-task across assignments given to self and others for an extended period.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Maintains perspective, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to multiculturalism and diversity through involvement and participation in university and /or division projections and initiatives.
• Ability to adapt to change; strong agility to work across assignments, stakeholders and changing direction from university and departmental leadership.

Required Qualifications 

• Graduation from a four-year college or university
• One year experience in business operations or administration management (including experience in financial and / or budget management and human resources activities)

OR

• Two-year degree
• Two years of experience in business operations or administration management (including experience in financial and/ or budget management and human resources activities)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field
• Two years’ experience in business operations or administration management (including experience in financial and / or budget management and human resources activities)
• Experience working in a higher education environment 
• 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.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday  3 days a week, 5-7 hours per day, part-time (15-20 hrs per week). 

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) MARCH 14TH, 2025.

Special Instructions

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

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $28.00-$30.00.

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 some benefits for non-benefited employees. 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. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital 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; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' 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.