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.

Department Summary

SAIE BODR (Business Operations and Division Resources) 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 Business Officer I 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 the primary point of contact for the expanding and developing portfolio such as the 4D Experience program, and primary contact for the management and tracking of the divisions Graduate Student Assistants (GSA’s), student hiring, and procure to pay activities. This position will cross-train with team members to ensure the BODR office provides comprehensive support to SAIE.
This position reports to a senior Business Officer within the Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) business office. This is a 0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week benefitted position.

This position summary is not designed to capture all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this position. Responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Essential Functions

Financial

• Processes direct pays, journal entries, invoices, deposits, contracts, purchases orders, requisitions, and other financial transactions
• Review and approve P-Card reports for accuracy and adherence to DU policy and procedures
• Compile and summarize financial data to participate in budget analysis and forecasting
• Meet with directors and department leadership to review Data Insight reports, resolve and correct inconsistencies, and support their budget management responsibilities

Human Resources

• Process all human resource transactions; posting positions and tracking status, review 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

• Oversees day-to-day business operations, assignment, review, and processing Wrike request tickets
• Write and publish articles on business and HR processes
• Apply applicable internal control procedures to all work
• 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.
• Develop and present budget and HR training to various departments and colleagues

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. This position involves writing memos and reports as requested.

Mathematical Skills

• A basic understanding of accounting math is required. The ability to understand managing actual expense and revenue to a budget.
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis is preferred.

System Applications

• Familiarity with general ledger system (Banner). Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Some experience with data query / Cognos Query; Tableau or other reporting / data tools.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to understand and relate to complex theories and concepts.
• 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.
• Ability to work in groups and independently.
• 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.
• Integrity in work ethic and product.

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)

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 or not-for-profit environment
• Knowledge of Banner, Concur, and Kronos

Working Environment

• Standard office environment, unexpected interruptions occur often, and stress level is moderate to high, noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Able to manage to firm deadlines.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period of time, occasionally required to move about the office/campus 

Work Schedule
30 hours a week, schedule can be accommodated to 4 days a week, 7.5 hours a day or 5 days a week, 6 hours a day.  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) Monday, May 19, 2025.

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 the position is 9.

Hourly Range:
The hourly rate for the position is $30.65.

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.