Department Operations & Finance Lead

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance for you and depend

Transit/ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Department Operations Manager for the INFO department. You will lead administrative workflows, coordinate travel, hiring, budgeting, and space management, while supporting the Department Chair on planning and policy adherence.

The role emphasizes process improvements, cross-team communication, and compliance with college and university procedures. Hybrid schedule; Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combinations may substitute as stated.
• Minimum three years of experience in office administrative management.
• Strong written and oral communication essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department's primary administrative contact and attend meetings.
• Manage department finance, procurement, payroll and travel processes.
• Coordinate faculty affairs, recruitment schedules and onboarding.
• Oversee lab and office space management, calendars and room scheduling.
• Provide data-driven budget insights and reportable forecasts.

Skills

Office administration

Communication

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Office365

Salesforce

Campus Solutions

Concur

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Department Operations Manager for the INFO department. You will lead administrative workflows, coordinate travel, hiring, budgeting, and space management, while supporting the Department Chair on planning and policy adherence.

The role emphasizes process improvements, cross-team communication, and compliance with college and university procedures. Hybrid schedule; Equal Opportunity Employer.