Working Retiree – Business Services Senior Professional

Job Summary:

The Business Services Professional plays a pivotal role in supporting the financial and administrative management of a large rehabilitation science research portfolio. This position ensures compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor regulations while providing strategic financial oversight and operational support to the principal investigator, other faculty and administrative staff working on university and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget & Financial Management

·         Assist with developing annual budget forecasts and salary distribution plans

·         Assist with regular review of expenditures

Human Resources Management

·         Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding

·         Assist with payroll issue resolution and personnel report reviews

RESTORE Administration

·         Assist with administrative workflows such as lab operations, inventories, and facilities work orders

·         Assist VA administrative team regarding logistics and operations for research projects

·         Assist with special projects as required to maintain smooth and efficient operations

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

·         A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.

·         Two years of professional-level experience in business operations and financial oversight with proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines, while ensuring timely delivery and effective communication across all levels.

·         Experience with grant financial management.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field.

·         Two years of professional-level experience in business operations and financial oversight with demonstrated ability managing complex projects, multiple deadlines and various stakeholders.

·         Experience with grant financial management.

·         Experience working in an academic or research setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Ability to think flexibly and adapt quickly to a dynamic environment and use strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines.

·         Consistent attention to detail.

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

·         Strong commitment to keeping confidential information, confidential.

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

·         Outstanding customer service skills.

·         Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Conditions of Employment:

·         Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Questions should be directed to: Angie Vondra, angela.vondra@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 20th , 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as $40-42/hour.

The above salary range (or hiring range ) 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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.

Vaccination Statement:

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 .