University of Colorado · 10 hours ago
Business Services Coordinator
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$59K/yr - $61K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Colorado, Denver is a premier public urban research university, and they are seeking a Business Services Coordinator to support the Student Life & Campus Community team. This role involves overseeing business processes, budget tracking, and procurement compliance while maintaining strong relationships with various campus stakeholders.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
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Responsibilities
Under guidance from the Director of Student Life, manages the primary Student Life & Campus Community operating budget, ensuring compliance with university and system policies and maintaining accurate fiscal records
Monitors student wage and operating budgets, forecasts expenditures, and proactively communicates with leadership when spending approaches established thresholds
Serves as the primary purchaser for Student Life & Campus Community and provides secondary coordination of all procurement and financial operations, including procurement and travel cards, purchase orders, contracts, cash controls, billing, reimbursements, and budget audits/reports
Acts as the primary financial and purchasing resource for the SGA Finance & Funding Committee, coordinating purchasing and contracts for CU Denver student organizations and supporting transparent stewardship of student fee funds
Collaborates closely with the Student Involvement Team, including conducting weekly check-ins to address procurement needs, purchasing timelines, and funding-related questions
Provides financial support by facilitating quarterly PSC and process trainings for staff and holding monthly meetings with budget managers to provide guidance for compliance with purchasing policy and best practices
Submits reports and reconciliation to the PSC in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Procurement policies and procedures
Maintains secondary oversight of the purchase request system within the MyLynx engagement platform to ensure efficient and compliant workflow
Serves as backup to the SLCC HR Liaison for hiring processes and assists with onboarding, payroll coordination, and compliance as needed
Support other Student Life areas with purchasing questions and the execution of contracts or purchase orders beyond the P-Card limit
Performs additional duties as assigned to support the operational and financial success of the Office of Student Life & Campus Community
Assist with other departmental-sponsored events and activities throughout the year
Communication and collaboration with CU Denver students, faculty, and staff
Serve in other areas as directed by the Director of Student Life
Combination of day and evening hours with some occasional weekend work
Coordinating and picking up approved off-campus purchases and deliveries for student organizations to ensure timely and efficient distribution of materials and supplies
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in education, communication, social science, women and gender studies, psychology, computer science, information systems, business, health sciences, physical sciences, public administration, business administration, higher education, counseling, hospitality, liberal arts, finance, accounting, human services, student affairs, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
1 (one) year of professional level experience purchasing and interpreting procurement policies
Preferred
Extensive experience in office administration/coordination, with responsibilities in areas such as information technology, assessment, management, communications, event management, and working with upper-level administrators and managers
Experience in university or academic environments
Benefits
Generous leave
Health plans
Retirement contributions
Company
University of Colorado
University of Colorado offers higher education and serving as the catalysts in business, arts, health, and community growth.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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