Open Rank Business Operations Lead – Business Operations Program Manager

University of Colorado

Operations Administrator role focusing on division operations and reporting to the Division Administrator at CU Anschutz Medical Campus. Managing key responsibilities including space management, process improvement, and strategic planning.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeColorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $67,950 - $95,012 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The role will report to the Division Administrator (DA) and work closely with the DA, Division Head, and other divisional leadership as needed for the operations needs of the Division.
Physical space management
Process improvement and education
Strategic planning and representation
Communications and Quality Control Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, business, public administration, health care, educational technology, social science, liberal arts, communications, accounting, finance, library science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Principal Professional Level: Three (3) years of professional experience in business operations.
Program Manager: Four (4) years of professional experience in business operations.
A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Five (5) years of administrative experience in healthcare or university setting preferred.
Experience creating, obtaining approval and monitoring budgets preferred.
Experience managing operations for a university division preferred.
Experience providing administrative and technical assistance to faculty and staff within a higher education and/or medical education environment preferred.
Experience with university systems (e.g. Concur, Archibus, Webspace, HCM) preferred.
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.
Outstanding customer service skills preferred.
Ability to work effectively with high level administration.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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: 15/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementprocess improvementstrategic planningquality control managementadministrative experiencetechnical assistance

Soft Skills

effective communicationrelationship buildingcustomer servicecollaborationleadership