Department Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy

Department Manager
Position #: 00846346 - Requisition #: 39405

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Department Manager (Business Services Program Manager). This position is a key member of the school's Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy (HSMP), which leads scientific research, graduate education, and public service activities designed to optimize health and wellbeing by improving the organization, financing, and delivery of health services in American and global health systems.

The Department Manager will provide critical administrative support by providing fiscal management of funds from different sources, monitoring budgets, supporting human and capital resources, event planning, and managing the day-to-day operations of the department.

This position plays a major role in proactively anticipating related issues/problems, suggesting a range of options with an analysis of advantages and disadvantages, and recommending solutions to the Department Chair. This position will work with department faculty to manage support for educational, research, and service activities and serve as the primary liaison among departmental faculty and various other ColoradoSPH departments and CU Anschutz organizational units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support to the Department Chair and the program directors of the department's graduate and professional education programs.

• Coordinate applications to the graduate and professional education programs; create student tracking systems.

• Manage tuition and scholarship funding allocations and awards for graduate and professional education programs.

• Support assignment of faculty advisors for students; assist with scheduling advising meetings and other curriculum committee meetings.

• Assist with hiring of student employees and teaching assistants.

• Provide fiscal management of funds by creating department budgets in conjunction with Department Chair.

• Monitor all assigned budgets/funds by preparing reports and projections on a recurring basis and reviewing to ensure all expenditures are appropriate.

• Review and approve all procurement transactions for the department (purchases, contracts, monthly commercial card expenses); serve as resource to faculty and staff regarding purchasing and travel policies.

• Manage the payroll processing for faculty and staff.

• Manage the calendar of the Department Chair; schedule and coordinate departmental activities (student events, seminars, workshops, annual performance reviews, short courses, visiting faculty, student receptions, etc.).

• Serve as the primary communication liaison between the department and other ColoradoSPH/CU Anschutz units.

• Support the onboarding process for faculty, staff, and student employees of the department.

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position that reports to the Department Chair.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

On Site -This position requires on-site work on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO on all or most workdays during regular business hours, with some limited flexibility for remote work.

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 10/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Four years of extensive, diverse, and progressively responsible professional experience.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public health, education, social sciences, or related field.

• Three (3) years of experience at the management level, including direct responsibility for HR or financial systems such as PeopleSoft HRMS, Concur and/or Marketplace within a complex health-related research or higher education setting.

• Experience in health policy, healthcare management, human resources and/or financial management.

• Experience with procurement procedures used in university and/or state government institutions.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage priorities and be proactive in resolving issues

• Advanced technical knowledge of business and accounting practices, including knowledge and use of accounting systems.

• Proficiency in financial management and the ability to manage funds from a variety of sources.

• Ability to summarize, analyze and interpret financial data, including proficiency with using Microsoft Excel and related spreadsheet applications.

• Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication with faculty members, professional staff, and constituents.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated commitment in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate complex operational activities.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address should be available upon request.

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until April 8, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $72,617 - $89,000.

The above salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.