Department Manager

Department Manager

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Department Manager (Business Services Program Manager). This position will provide critical administrative, fiscal, and operational support to the Department of Community & Behavioral Health (CBH). This position will provide fiscal management of funds from different sources and monitor assigned budgets. The Department Manager will work closely with the Offices of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs in hiring and recruiting staff, faculty, and student employees for the department while serving as the primary communication liaison between the department and other organizational units. Additional administrative duties include overseeing event planning and departmental meetings, along with supporting the coordination of scheduling for department courses. The Department Manager will play a major role in proactively anticipating related issues / problems, suggesting a range of options with an analysis of advantages and disadvantages, and recommending solutions to the Department Chair. This position requires a substantial degree of independent work.

This position is located on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Provide fiscal management of funds by creating and monitoring department budgets, preparing reports and projections, and reviewing expenditures.

Manage the payroll processing for faculty and staff.

Manage and submit correcting journal entries and budget revisions for assigned budgets / funds.

Provide post-award support for grants housed in CBH.

Initiate the creation and update of job descriptions for new and existing positions.

Manage the onboarding process for department faculty.

Serve as the primary communication liaison between the CBH department and other ColoradoSPH departments, Dean's Office, Office of Student Affairs, as well as other CU Anschutz units.

Organize special events (e.g., student receptions, visiting faculty, faculty searches, etc.) and support departmental activities (e.g., annual back to school event, annual research and practice exchange, faculty development series, etc.).

Organize and staff departmental meetings, including faculty meetings, Department Appointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee meetings, department Fiscal Committee, and other committees.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

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

Four years of experience in business administration and / or program management.

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 :

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.

Ability to plan, organize, implement, and coordinate complex operational activities.

Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Advanced technical knowledge of business and accounting practices, including knowledge and use of accounting systems.

How to Apply

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume

2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Screening of Applications Begins : December 9, 2025.

Anticipated Salary Range : $70,550 - $89,740

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.