Program Director of Business Operations

• A bachelors degree is required.
• Must have professional experience in the following areas:
  • Demonstrated experience in administration implementation and evaluation of business operations including financial and budget management human resources assessment analytics and project management.
  • Demonstrated fiscal management experience including budget development monitoring reconciliation and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated experience in supervision mentorship training and evaluating staff.
  • Demonstrated experience leading assessment initiatives that support student learning operational effectiveness and/or data-informed decision-making.
• Certifications (Required or Must Be Obtained Within Specified Timeframes)
  • CPR with AED Standard First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens/Universal Precautions (within 90 days of hire).
  • Campus Security Authority (CSA) training (within 90 days of hire).
• Masters degree in Business Administration Accounting Human Resources Project Management or related field is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have demonstrated professional experience and competence in the following areas:
  • Demonstrated experience in administration implementation and evaluation of Campus Recreation business operations including financial and budget management human resources assessment analytics and project management.
  • Demonstrated extensive fiscal management skills and experience with procurement contracting and insurance services.
  • Experience managing multiple funding sources such as auxiliary general gift grant and student organization funds.
  • Experience in using online systems to support business operations (e.g. Fusion PeopleSoft Financials Concur HCM CU Marketplace and Oracle or similar tools).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects implement process improvements and support organizational change initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience designing implementing and analyzing student learning outcome assessments.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills including sound judgment conflict resolution and the ability to motivate and support student staff and program participants.
  • Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service with professionalism and responsiveness to the needs of diverse user groups.

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 candidates 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.

Program Director of Business Operations

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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 Program Director of Business Operations to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence professional development and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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Salary Range:$56427.00 - $77830.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were 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 Program Director of Business Operations provides leadership and oversight of the business operations that supports a comprehensive portfolio of recreational wellness and student engagement programs. This role oversees human resources finance assessment and analytics and project management functions to ensure efficient compliant and data-informed operations across campus recreation facilities programs and services.

The Program Director leads hiring onboarding training payroll and personnel processes for professional and student staff; purchasing contracts and revenue reconciliation; and directs assessment analytics and reporting efforts to measure participation financial performance staffing effectiveness and learning outcomes. The position also guides department projects coordinates cross-functional initiatives and ensures alignment with institutional policies risk management standards and strategic priorities.

This role provides leadership for the Business Operations unit overseeing its short- and long-term planning budgeting policies procedures risk mitigation and program evaluation. The program director ensures high standards of performance and continuous improvement across all areas. The successful candidate will foster a welcoming environment encourage broad student engagement and use evidence-based decision-making to support program operations student development and learning in alignment with departmental mission and values.

Work Schedule:
Typical hours are MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM with required evening and weekend availability to support staff and participants. Vacation is not permitted during the week before and the first week of each fall and spring semester.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Leadership and Program Management

• Provide leadership for the Business Operations unit within Campus Recreation ensuring alignment with departmental divisional and institutional goals.

• Direct Campus Recreation human resources operations for professional and student staff including workforce planning hiring onboarding payroll coordination performance management and compliance with institutional policies.

• Provide leadership and oversight for Campus Recreation fiscal and resource management including accounting accounts receivable and payable procurement and comprehensive fiscal reporting for general funds auxiliary funds agency funds and gift funds.

• Lead department assessment and analytic efforts by designing and implementing data collection reporting and evaluation processes to measure participation learning outcomes financial performance and staffing effectiveness.

• Provide project management support including system implementations policy updates and departmental initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with the Wellness Center Office Manager and office staff to deliver shared business services for Recreation and Wellness including human resources finance procurement assessment and administrative functions; lead and participate in cross-training initiatives and serve as a functional backup to ensure continuity of operations consistent service delivery and effective coverage during absences or peak operational periods.

• Build and maintain relationships with campus partners including Human Resources Student Employment Finance Institutional Research Risk Management and Enrollment Management and Student Affairs leadership.

Fiscal and Resource Management

• Leads short- and long-term fiscal planning and budget management for Business Operations unit in alignment with department divisional and university policies to ensure effective use of resources.
• Complete the reconciliation of revenue for Campus Recreation programs services sales and external facility rental groups.
• Coordinate cash handling procedures to ensure compliance with PCI standards including staff training and regular evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit departmental journal entries for auxiliary sport club gift grant and sponsored program funds.
• Oversee procurement for the department including processing payments through procurement cards purchase orders and payment vouchers while ensuring compliance with university procurement policies.
• Manage department contracts including tracking updates deadlines renewals and extensions.
• Coordinate departmental travel by clarifying procedures reviewing expense documentation and verifying travel and procurement card reports for professional staff.
• Ensure operational practices reflect best management standards and comply with departmental and university guidelines.
• Provide oversight for sport clubs auxiliary gift and grant fund budgets to ensure accurate revenue and expense tracking allocation of resources and compliance with funding requirements and institutional guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver department-wide budget forecasts and analysis for the Director of Campus Recreation during the annual budget planning cycle.

Human Resource Management

• Manage departmental human resources systems audits and reporting including late pay job list and the Human Capital Management (HCM) system.
• Verify reconcile and resolve payroll and leave-related issues for Campus Recreation professional staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate payroll processes and timelines to Campus Recreation professional staff.
• Lead the implementation training and evaluation of human resources transactional and recordkeeping systems to ensure data integrity records retention and procedural compliance.
• Coordinate and support the recruitment search hiring onboarding evaluation and separation processes for professional staff including job postings search documentation candidate travel coordination and completion of required HCM documentation.
• Direct workers compensation claims for Campus Recreation including documentation procedures and correspondence in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee student employment processes including recruitment hiring onboarding eligibility verification position coding payroll entry evaluation and separation ensuring compliance with student employment policies.
• Collaborate with supervisors to support performance management feedback and coaching processes for professional and student employees.
• Process and coordinate additional pay and personal and deliver department-wide budget forecasts and analysis for the Director of Campus Recreation during the annual budget planning cycle.

Personnel Management and Student Development

• Provide leadership and direct supervision for 1 part-time professional staff member including work planning coaching performance evaluation and professional development.

• Manages the full lifecycle of student employment in the Business Operations unit including recruitment hiring training supervision scheduling and performance evaluation for student business operations employees.

• Designs and delivers outcome-based training team meetings and development programs to enhance student employee skills and leadership.

Administrative Duties

• Organize and analyze Campus Recreation data including learning outcomes assessments (e.g. post-trip surveys) and annual reports.

• Develop and evaluate policies and procedures for Business Operations in alignment with industry department and university standards.

• Maintain and update business operation manuals.

• Monitor and maintain office and service desk supply inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and support efficient daily operations.

• Develop dashboards reports and executive summaries to inform leadership decisions and communicate impact to stakeholders.

• Serve on departmental and university committees to support Campus Recreations mission and values as needed.

• Participate in professional development opportunities and promote continued learning across the department to stay abreast of current industry trends and standards.

• Contribute to the planning and improvement of programs facilities and services.

• Role is required to periodically attend Campus Recreation programs and use facilities to ensure compliance with standards and risk management practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Campus Recreation and the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs as needed.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:May 27 2026.
• Potential interview dates:June 01 2026 - June 19 2026.
• Potential start date: July 01 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.