Business Operations & Program Management Principal Professional

Business Operations & Program Management Principal Professional

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This position plays a key role in providing support for workforce optimization to the unit overall. Workforce optimization focuses on creating people-centered systems to simplify and optimize the business operations areas of finance, budget, employee onboarding and experiences as well as general operations within System Advancement. This role also includes providing cross-functional support for financial transactions and reporting as needed. Successful incumbent must possess excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills and be adept at understanding complex rules and applying them accurately.

The position will be expected to quickly switch between projects and areas of focus as priorities shift. While the primary focus of this position will be on managing the workforce optimization program for employee experiences and onboarding, this role will also be responsible for supporting financial functions within the team and seamlessly engaging with System HR to enable streamlined experience for overall recruitment.

This is a newly revised role within System Advancement and is expected to grow and evolve over time. As a member of the Business Operations team, this position will collaborate closely with the Director of Budget, Finance & Business Operations and the Business Operations Program Manager for Finance and General Operations and will serve as a trusted partner to System Advancement hiring managers, directors and campus partners.

This role will have the opportunity to help reshape the business operations unit for System Advancement through active collaboration and cross-functional teams, as well as collaborating to develop and improve electronic workflows and tool use.

Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with the University of Colorado System Administration. The CU System Office of Advancement follows a “flexibility first” approach to work that defines how we manage and make use of in-person time. This role will work remotely with the exception of 2 days a month in the office, and four separate callback weeks per year— when all our colleagues are expected to be together in the office.

During in-office days and callback weeks, this role is expected to work from the CU System office at 1800 Grant St. in Denver, Colorado. Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

• Workforce Optimization, Program & Policy Management – Collaborate with the System Advancement Leadership Team and Department Management to administer and manage employee initiatives for the department including, but not limited to callback weeks, including logistics, planning activities tied to professional development and employee engagement, and identifying and inviting speakers in partnership with System HR and managers.
• Oversee and participate in the development, continuous improvement, and streamlining of processes, policies, and standards to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations.
• Oversee and manage department-specific onboarding and offboarding activities including building out electronic onboarding tools, working with hiring managers to develop onboarding plans at the time of recruitment, and maintaining and developing a library of onboarding materials for all System Advancement teams.
• Develop and execute policies, procedures, and programs supporting System Administration Campus and Workplace Culture survey (CWC) and System Advancement specific culture initiatives.
• Use surveys and metrics to develop and implement strategic plan initiatives as assigned by the Director of Business Operations and Leadership Team.
• Develop, implement, and manage online tools to create efficient and effective business processes across System Advancement.
• Leadership & Supervision – Supervise student employee(s) who…