Business Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Department of Epidemiology

Business Professional

Position #: 757345 – Requisition #:34269

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Business Professional. This position is a key member of the school’s Department of Epidemiology and will assist in the day-to-day operations of the unit. This position is responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability, and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial, and student services functions.

The Business Professional will work with a diverse body of faculty, students, and staff and serve as the primary liaison between the department and various Colorado School of Public Health units.

  Key Responsibilities:

·         Provide operational and administrative support for department meetings, seminars, and events (e.g. scheduling, agendas/minutes, technical support, room reservations, Zoom setup, travel, marketing/communications, etc.).

·         Maintain department distribution lists, bulletin boards, and website; distribute announcements.

·         Maintain inventory of office supplies and place orders using appropriate purchasing procedures; reconcile charges monthly.

·         Support faculty recruitment and onboarding (e.g. coordinate visits and travel, schedule interviews, order keys and equipment for new hires).

·         Serve as primary communication liaison between the department and other ColoradoSPH departments, the Dean’s Office, Office of Student Affairs, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, and other campus units.

·         Assist with admissions processes for Epidemiology student applicants (e.g. schedule interviews for PhD/DrPH programs, assign applications to reviewers for MPH programs, create reports on admissions data).

·         Assist with hiring and management of Epidemiology students, including Research and Teaching Assistants (payroll and funding allocation, tuition and scholarship payments, student tracking systems).

·         Assist course instructors with administrative tasks, such as organizing course content on Canvas, compiling student evaluations, scheduling courses, marketing programs, etc.

  This is a full-time position and reports to the Business Manager. 

Work Location:

    Why Join Us:

Hybrid – This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is eligible to work a hybrid schedule with at least two days of the week that can be worked from home.

  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 Medical 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 reach underserved populations, 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. To learn more about the School, please visit: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/

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 .

Diversity and Equity:

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence in education and employment, by recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. We strive to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding and encourage applications from all racial and ethnic groups, persons with disabilities, and veterans, ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

  The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity.

  Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism:   https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence

  The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

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

·  1 year of professional experience in an administrative or business services role.

  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:

·  2+ years of experience in an administrative role for a higher education institution.

· Experience working with purchasing, travel, human resources, and/or student information systems (e.g. Marketplace, Concur, Peoplesoft, HCM, and CU Data).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

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

·  Outstanding customer service skills.

·  Commitment to advance diversity and inclusion.

·  Ability to take initiative to solve problems and implement new procedures as needed.

·  Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

·  Ability to take direction and use independent judgement to coordinate various projects and meet multiple deadlines.

·  Excellent time management and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it!

  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: [email protected]    

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 2, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $55,975 - $60,000.

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

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 [email protected] .

Background Check Statement:

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

  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 .