Senior Business Operations Coordinator

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Business Services Senior Professional  
Working Title: Senior Business Operations Coordinator
FTE: full-time 1.0 (100%) FTE | Hybrid 
Salary Range: $66,600 - $68,254  
Position #00803412– Requisition #39040
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Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers*

The Senior Business Operations Coordinator will manage all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Department and ensure smooth operation, including supervising the department’s administrative staff and substituting for other administrative staff as necessary. This position will support the graduate programs (certificate, M.S., and Ph.D.), develop processes for efficient operations of the programs, and support graduate students. The position will provide fiscal support to manage the department finances, including operating budgets, auxiliary accounts, gift accounts, graduate program accounts.

Senior Business Operations Coordinator
What you will do:
Department Operations

• Apply, disseminate, and lead the implementation of policies to guide faculty, staff and student employees in office, HR, Finance, and procurement processes; provide departmental training to faculty and staff regarding university policies and department procedures; develop and maintain department training materials and guides.  Maintain detailed and accurate knowledge and records of department operations and processes.  Develop processes for managing the department office operation, improves organization of the department office. Consult and notify constituents of changes that would affect them before the changes happen (if possible)
• Supervise permanent office staff (Administrative Assistant III) and department student employees. Hire, onboard, train, and direct student workers. Ensure all staff have the training and system access they need for delegated responsibilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for questions from students, faculty, staff, and the public. Direct inquiries to the appropriate university office and act as liaison to resolve issues when needed.
• Meet with chair to provide operational updates, discuss personnel or process concerns, and recommend solutions.
• Develop short- and long-range plans that align departmental operations with projected needs and future growth.
• Respond to in-office emergencies by determining an appropriate course of action and promptly contacting needed support.
• Manage and maintain, the department website and social media