Assistant Business Officer

The Division Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence Division Introduction 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.

The Department Business Operations and Division Resources (BODR) Department Introduction SAIE BODR 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 Assistant Business Officer 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 a point of contact for the expanding and developing portfolio such as the 4D Experience program, and a contact for the management and tracking of the divisions Graduate Student Assistants (GSA’s). The Assistant Business Officer will cross-train with team members to ensure the BODR office provides comprehensive support to SAIE. This position reports directly to Business Officer I of Budget and Finance within Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE).

This is a non-benefited, part-time position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Financial

• Processes direct pays, journal entries, invoices, deposits, contracts, purchases orders, requisitions, and other financial transactions
• Compile and summarize financial data to participate in budget analysis and forecasting

Human Resources

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

• Oversee day-to-day business operations, assignment, review, and processing Wrike request tickets
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Mathematical Skills:

• A basic understanding of accounting math is required. The ability to understand managin