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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine, Department of Immunology and Microbiology

Job Title: Business Services Director, Director of Finance and Administration

Position #:00809420– Requisition #: 36976

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the Department of Immunology and Microbiology coordinates policies and procedures and oversees the implementation of research and administrative programs within Department of Immunology and Microbiology. The DFA oversees and has authority over all administrative functions including finance, grants and contracts, human resources, procurement, faculty affairs, information technology and services, official functions, asset and space planning, and day-to-day operations. The DFA represents the department within the School of Medicine and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Key Responsibilities: 100%

• Oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, human resources, administrative and operational activities.
• Oversee, direct, and manage all funds of the department, including State appropriations, gift and endowment funds, grant and contract funds, auxiliary and grant release funds.
• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and business planning. Negotiates institutional budgetary support for operational activities, recruitment packages, capital procurement and facility improvement.
• Develop and maintain, with department leadership, standardized compensation plans for faculty and senior administrators, and implements an annual review of effort, productivity and funding sources for all faculty.
• Ensure compliance with compensation models, regulations and policies.
• Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations.
• Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities.
• Oversee and coordinate the appointment, re-appointment, promotion, tenure, retention activities and grievance procedures for faculty in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology with appropriate campus and outside agency personnel when necessary.
• Serve as a business and administrative resource for individual faculty members relative to all faculty affairs. Information requests by individual faculty members will be coordinated and processed through the Department Chair’s office.
• Prepare reports such as self-studies, AAMC and NSF reports, and other required documents as requested by the CU Anschutz Chancellor’s Office, CU SOM Dean’s Office and the Department Chair.
• Oversee departmental purchasing activities, including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to purchasing policy, acquisition of capital equipment items and major capital building/renovation, and negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Oversee facilities, research resources and digital information technology infrastructure, to ensure compliance and efficiency of operations.
• Participate in construction and/or remodeling activities and annual space and equipment inventories to assist in the long-range planning of department operations and research.
• Participate in planning activities for the department, including long-range and short-range planning.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of service centers and shared resource cores, including financial planning, budget management, administrative transitions, personnel approvals, and coordination of interdepartmental agreements to ensure compliance, sustainability, and alignment with institutional goals

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite/Hybrid – This role is an onsite position with potential for hybrid. The DFA is anticipated to be onsite at least three days per week, with the option of up to 2 days per week remote (if desired). It is anticipated that there will a regular cadence/schedule that will be jointly established by the Department Chair and the finalist that will be flexible and negotiable based on the department and the finalist’s needs.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Immunology and Microbiology encompasses a broad range of research and teaching activities focused on basic mechanisms of host immune responses, mechanisms of viral and bacterial pathogenesis, and the intersection of these two domains in studies of host-pathogen interactions. To complement our basic studies on molecular and cellular mechanisms, we aim to collaborate with our clinical colleagues on the CU Anschutz Medical campus to apply our research expertise into investigations of infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, tumor immunology, primary immunodeficiencies, and chronic inflammatory conditions. The DFA has the unique opportunity to help lead the administration and research programs of the department and to help the department obtain its vision.

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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, public administration, or a directly related field.
• The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience at the management level, including four years of professional management experience that must have included fiscal management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in research administration and grant management
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, business administration, finance, public/healthcare administration, or a directly related field is highly preferred.
• Six years of professional management experience that must have included fiscal management responsibilities.
• Experience in an academic medical setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills to include empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, Schools, Department Directors, Administrators, managers, and CU Medicine.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, diversified financial management skills.
• Ability to manage funds effectively, from a variety of sources.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply, accepted theories, practices and principles of general management and administration, and possess sufficient advanced knowledge of the workings of an academic health campus to apply these general principles thereto.
• Ability to communicate effectively in brief, focused and well organized oral and written presentations.
• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through to insure completion of activities, both personally and in subordinates.
• Ability to plan and organize, implement and coordinate financial and administrative activities, as they apply to the complex workings of the Department. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Thorough understanding of State, University and Sponsor fiscal policies.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

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

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

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

Questions should be directed to: Makeedra Hayes at Makeedra.hayes@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 3, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

$100,000-$130,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) 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.

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Equal Employment 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 Medical 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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category

Business Services

Primary Location

Aurora U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21577 - SOM-IMM MICRO GENERAL OPER

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Jun 3, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing Makeedra Hayes Makeedra.hayes@cuanschutz.edu 00809420

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