Finance and Ops Program Mgr

Program Manager of Finance and Operations Dean's Office, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences Elevate Your Career at UCCS:
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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Program Manager of Finance and Operations to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range: $72,000- $82,534 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location:

Hybrid/Remote Eligible

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off:
  Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage:
  Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits:
  Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your
  
  Education:
  
  Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More:
  From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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The Finance & Accounting Program Manager supports the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences on all financial and operational matters. This position serves as the fiscal manager planning, directing, and assessing overall and day-to-day business operations of the College's multitude of departments, units, and centers.

Responsibilities include:

budget, finance, accounting, procurement, reimbursement, and payroll. The position is responsible for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness of the College, and for developing and implementing processes consistent with the College and campus mission and strategies. The Program Manager provides continuous support and training related to financial policies, operations, procedures and new system initiatives to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college wide.

The position works collaboratively with other members of the Dean's office.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains fiscal and budgetary responsibility and management of all funds of the College, including general funds, auxiliary, grants, plant funds, gifts and foundation funds.
• Duties include monitoring revenue and expenditure activity on a monthly basis for each source of funds, facilitating journal entries and adjustments, cash transfers, payroll expense transfers.
• Position serves as the primary resource to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college-wide on deficit management and corrections to ensure adherence to university policies and procedures.
• Manages the annual financial close process for the College, coordinating with departments, programs, centers, colleges and schools and other campus-wide offices and provides feedback for process improvements.
• Duties include developing and…