Business Services Program Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics Section of Nutrition

Job Title: Business Services Program Manager

Position #: Requisition #:37211

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado seeks a full-time in-person Business Services Program Manager to work in the Department of Pediatrics - Section of Nutrition at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The overall goal of this position is administrative leadership of the Section of Nutrition. This is an independent position.

Functions include scholarship support statistical work oversight of research regulatory activities strategic planning and broad unit business operations that combine research HR and operational management responsibilities. In addition the position is responsible for organizing and establishing work processes laboratory and office space oversight and implementation of guidelines regulations and objectives required in research and adjacent areas. This person will report to the Section Head and work collaboratively with the business manager to develop and maintain relationships with various personnel throughout the Section Department of Pediatrics Childrens Hospital Colorado the School of Medicine national entities and/or partners with a special emphasis on the designated Section of Nutrition.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversight in the Section of Nutrition Research Business Administration

• Work with the Department of Pediatrics pre- and post-award teams and business manager in overseeing the fiscal control provisions contract negotiations (i.e. accounting procedures use of general funds terms and conditions of expenditure and authorization agreements for indirect cost recovery etc.) related to research activities
• Serve as project coordinator for the Section of Nutrition NIH-funded T32 training program
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation regarding short-term and long-term priorities directions and objectives with leadership roles in the research portfolio
• Develops and presents periodic and annual data reports of research program activities and outcomes in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics centralized Grants & Contracts team
• Provide high-quality creative and solutions-oriented financial support advice and counsel at the strategic policy and operational levels to the Section Leadership
• Ensure efficient use of auxiliary services for cost attainment in collaboration with the business manager
• Liaise with DOP pre- and post-award department the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) the LEADS Center and the Childrens Hospital Research Institute for the Section
• Provide support for the Associate Director of Research principal investigators lab managers and their team on administrative tasks
• Supervise research-related laboratory administration staff as assigned
• Perform employee training and performance evaluation for direct reports
• Lead the development and management of new and existing Section of Nutrition programs
• Partner with CU and CHCO Community Outreach and Population Health programs to integrate the Section of Nutritions strategic plan
• Participate in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics Grants & Contracts team grant proposal development and submissions manuscript preparation and publication presentations in collaboration with the Section Head and designated faculty
• Responsible for coordinating SONs interdepartmental and Section research plans across CU National and international teams
• Responsible for regulatory oversight including IRB on SON research and program grants
• Perform biostatistical functions necessary to support manuscript preparation preliminary data etc.
• Serve as needed or requested on School Section projects committees and national organizations in place of the SH as directed
• Solicit local and philanthropic grant funding for Section programs

Oversee and authorize purchases; process and approve financial actions in PeopleSoft Financial System under supervision with the business manager

• Review and approve Contracts invoices from other institutions or departments to the Micronutrient Laboratory and Section
• Authorizing unit official for procurement and travel card applications
• Approving official for procurement card and travel expense reports
• Approving official for Center employee travel
• Marketplace approver for Center personnel
• Official Functions review and approve/deny official function requests and supervise event planning and coordination with the business manager
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding purchasing and travel issues
• Main contact for facility and operational concerns of the Section on CU Campus
• Supervise members of the Section of Nutrition administrative team as designated

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education clinical and research facility serving 4500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado awarding nearly 1450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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:

• Bachelors degree in Human Health Nutrition Public Health Social Sciences Epidemiology or related field
• Three (3) years of professional-level research experience including scholarship grant writing research implementation and evaluation

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Human Health Nutrition Public Health Social Sciences Epidemiology or related field
• PhD degree in a health-related field
• Demonstrated experience with statistical packages (e.g. SAS SPSS STATA etc.)
• Experience with Nutrition-related programming and research
• Experience with computer and software applications such as Windows 2000 Microsoft Access Excel and Word
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with the UCD Expense System and the NIH electronic submission process

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of research-related administrative activities including grant processes content regulatory needs evaluation and fiscal oversight
• Knowledge of grant writing and scholarship
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information
• Expert ability to analyze and solve complex problems
• Critical reasoning skills including financial analysis ability
• Ability to critically consider data and results and review data quality and integrity
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral formats
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with a team with a wide range of training experience and backgrounds
• 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):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Questions should be directed to: Lea Roeser at

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until finalists are identified.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $70550 to $110000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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 .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical 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 othervaccine-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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.

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