Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology has an opening for a part-time, hourly Finance Coordinator, with a maximum of 20 hours per week. This role will be a subject matter expert in maintaining financial and administrative functions, including procurement, financial reconciliations, journal entries, and PETs. This role will collaborate with the Research Finance Program Manager to ensure accurate financial tracking and compliance with university policies. It will also manage grant expenditures, perform financial analyses for research laboratories, and oversee payroll funding distributions. This role not only supports the financial health of the department but also enhances the university's mission of fostering innovative research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile program and project budgets.
• Oversee management of departmental funds including state, grant, clinical, gift, endowment, auxiliary, and contract funding.
• Reconcile financial information from multiple entities, including University, CU Medicine, hospital, research, and affiliated organizations.
• Assist faculty with effort reporting, funding tracking, purchasing, invoicing, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, responsiveness, and accountability in interactions with faculty, staff, students, sponsors, and University partners.
• Communicate proactively regarding deadlines, potential risks, unresolved issues, and changes that may affect faculty or research projects.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Our department’s home to the Sue Anschutz Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world. The technological innovations conceived and developed by Departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes, and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Three to five (3-5) years of professional experience in finance and accounting supporting an academic medical center.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with HCM, Finance, CU Data, Concur, CU Marketplace, CU Medicine finance, and InfoEd.
• Experience in providing professional and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students within a higher education and/or medical education environment.
• Experience with or knowledge of University policies and procedures as well as University payroll processes and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• 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.

How to Apply:

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

• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Ashley Woodhouse, Ashley.woodhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until five (5) days after the posting date.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $32.16 to $43.09 per 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 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.