Finance, Operations, and HR Principle Professional

University of Colorado System; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Robust Health Coverage

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Further Your Education

Wellness & More

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) seeks a Finance, Operations and HR Principle Professional to lead college-wide financial, HR and budget operations within the LAS Dean's Office.

You will oversee budget reporting, payroll processes, recruitment, and policy training for 300+ staff and 200+ lecturers, partnering with departments to ensure compliant, efficient administration in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, finance, business, accounting, or related field.
• Must have professional experience in Finance, Budget or Accounting.
• Professional experience in Higher Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AllFunds budgeting, monitoring and reporting across fund types.
• Coordinate payroll processes and merit salary adjustments for college staff.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and personnel actions for LAS chairs and staff.
• Post monthly and bi-weekly timesheets and support HR processes.
• Provide policy training and budget guidance to departments.

Skills

Budgeting

Finance

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, finance, business, accounting, or related field

Job description

Finance, Operations, and HR Principle Professional
Dean's Office, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact inthe Rockies!

Who We Are

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 Finance, Operations and HR Principle Professional 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: $ 59,499- $76,773 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

Benefits at a Glance

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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Summary

The Finance, Operations, and HR Principle Professional is a key member of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences Dean's Office team that oversees and supports college-wide financial and HR operations. This position exercises discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility. This position supports the HR Director in the administration of a broad range of professional-level human resources (HR) functions in the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. Similarly, this position also supports the Senior Assistant Dean of Finance & Operations by providing continuous support and training related to financial policies, operations procedures, and payroll to chairs, directors, faculty, and staff college-wide (300+ permanent employees and 200+ temporary lecturers).

Essential Functions

Budget Oversight, Monitoring & Training – AllFunds

• Provide oversight, guidance, and training to faculty and staff on revenue/expenditure monitoring across all fund types.
• Serve as primary contact for monthly deficit management and corrections.
• Develop procedures, guides, labs, and training for budgeting and corrections.
• Create and maintain high-level quarterly budget reports.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Budget, SFS, HR, and Sponsored Research.

Procurement, Reimbursement & Travel

• Support procurement, reimbursement, and travel processes.
• Provide expert interpretation of policies for purchasing,P-cards, reimbursements, and travel.

Payroll & Annual Merit Salary Increase Process

• Support payroll processing across the College.
• Advise chairs and staff on $3M+ in annual payroll for lecturers and others.
• Process summer research payroll and report effort data.
• Support merit salary process, verifying position budgets, FTE,and compensation pools.

Budget Analysis, Reporting & Recommendations

• Compile, create, and interpret financial reports.
• Make recommendations supporting effective decision‑making.

Recruitment and Hiring Management

• Manages the recruitment and hiring processes for the college of LAS, including position description development, budget availability, search waiver requests, search committee support
• Manages job postings by initiating the Request to Fill, draft posting in CU Careers, and coordinating with HR to post
• Manages search committees by scheduling and running charge meetings, checking finalists with HR, initiating SkillSurvey reference checks, creating letters of offer and sends for electronic signatures, initiates onboarding process for new hires, including background checks and Person of Interest (POI) appointments
• Completes candidate dispositions in CU Careers
• Informs Dean's office staff, College finance team, and Provost's office of new hires (for new faculty orientation)
• Ensures new hires added to LAS email and new faculty lists, RPT and sabbatical schedules

Additional Appointments and Amendments

• Assists with coordination with Dean, HR Director, and College finance team to determine terms of additional or revised appointments (FTE, budget, compensation, begin and end dates, job duties).
• Creates offer and amendment letters, sends through Adobe Sign for electronic authorizing signatures. Provides copies of fully signed letters to department chairs and program assistants, college financial staff.

Post Monthly and Bi-Weekly Timesheets

• Post all monthly staff timesheets.
• Post bi-weekly student timesheets for the LAS Dean's Office and other departments, if coverage is needed.

Performance Review Process Management

• Manages the IRC annual performance review process and supports the HR Director in the management of staff evaluations. May be responsible for some of the following tasks: Communicating processes, timelines, forms, relevant policies. Collecting and ensuring all required documents are provided.

Separations and Terminations

• Initiates and monitors the separation/termination processes for leaving employees. Provides separation information to those whole a ve the university (retirement, COBRA, return of university-owned items, keys, etc.).
• Enters separation ticket in Cherwell for termination of access. Enters separation in HCM; coordinates with HR re: payouts.
• Terminates secondary administrative appointments in HCM at end of appointment.

Other Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: September 23, 2026; 5pm MDT
• Potential interview dates: Week of September 28,2026
• Potential start date: October 15, 2026

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications :

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, finance, business, accounting, or related field OR substitution of year for year equivalent experience is required.
• Experience:
  • Must have professional experience in Finance, Budget or Accounting.
  • Professional experience in Higher Education is preferred.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.