Business Program Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus

Colorado School of Public Health | Community Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Group (CEPEG)

Business Program Manager
Position #:00844988 - Requisition #: 38885

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Business Program Manager (Business Services Program Manager). The Business Program Manager is an integral member of the Community Epidemiology and Program Evaluation Group (CEPEG) team that plays a key role in the financial, budget, and strategic planning within CEPEG. This position will work closely with CEPEG leadership to oversee key center operations, including finance and procurement, grant support, and human resources.

The Business Program Manager will coordinate communication between many different entities, including the University of Colorado Cancer Center, Colorado School of Public Health, Office of Human Resources, Office of Grants and Contracts, and Finance and Procurement to ensure policy and procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with CEPEG Director and Assistant Director to monitor center activities, new and existing projects, Scopes of Work, strategic planning, and other activities relevant to center operations and finance.

• Manage and procure supplies, equipment, and procurement card support for staff, including purchasing and inventorying equipment (hardware and software) and consumables, procurement card purchases, and reimbursements for mileage, travel, and transportation.

• Work with CEPEG leadership to draft and submit new grant and project budgets.

• Oversee the timely processing of grant applications, progress reports, carry forward requests, and other documents required by funding organizations.

• Track monthly billings by speedtype; reconcile with the university's accounting system monthly and correct and/or adjust as necessary.

• Assist in staff recruitment, including creating and circulating job descriptions, providing administrative support for hiring Chairs and committees, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, etc.

• Maintain a working knowledge of university fiscal, personnel, and procurement policies, and serve as CEPEG's central resource for policy questions.

• Develop and distribute communications across center teams regarding funding, staff issues, policy changes, process, personnel, growth, etc.

• This position will be offered as part-time to full-time (0.75 - 1.0 FTE). This position reports to the CEPEG Assistant Director.

Work Location:

Why Join Us:

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

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The Community Epidemiology & Program Evaluation Group (CEPEG) is a collection of multidisciplinary researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health who study attitudes, behaviors, and potential interventions related to public health, and provide a full range of survey research and evaluation services for public health programs.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications.

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

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

• 4-6 years of professional experience in working in a business operation, budget, financial and/or grant management role.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with University of Colorado fiscal policies and procedures.

• At least 2 years of experience working with CU Data, Marketplace, and Concur.

• 3-5 years of experience managing (>$1M) budgets and coordinating financial activities and post-award grant administration.

Conditions of Employment:

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

• This position will be offered as part-time to full-time (0.75 - 1.0 FTE).

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to build budget projections and apply financial analytics for a Research Center with complex funding.

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience should include developing and setting-up spreadsheets and databases for reporting and tracking purposes, and developing letters and complex correspondence.

• Understanding of basic accounting and finance best practices including budget preparation, analysis of financial data, and budget forecasting.

• Ability to plan, execute, monitor, and provide quality control for documents and final grant preparation, to ensure deadlines are met.

• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities and to coordinate multiple highly detailed projects simultaneously.

• Ability to problem solve, create innovative systems for organizing; and delegating work.

• 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.

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

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

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

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until February 17, 2026.

Anticipated Salary Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as $72,617 - $89,000 (1.0 FTE).

The above salary 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal 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.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school's students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

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 Denver | Anschutz 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.