Associate Director of Operations

This position is being posted in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The University is currently considering an internal candidate for this role. This notice is provided to inform all employees of the opportunity prior to any employment decision

Our Organization

IAALS the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System is a nonpartisan nonprofit research institution at the University of Denver that is committed to increasing fairness efficiency accessibility and the publics faith in the civil justice system.
People look to our justice system for relief in matters that affect their rights their businesses and the most intimate aspects of their lives; however barriers and inefficiencies are effectively denying them real access. IAALS empowers judges lawyers businesspeople and everyday users to put the best ideas into practice. Relying on real-time data to inform real-world solutions IAALS is changing how our system serves people today while anticipating future needsworking tirelessly to increase access to justice.

Our Work

IAALS works on solving problems within the legal system: both in the courts and in the delivery of legal services more broadly. We conduct comprehensive analysis and work with stakeholders to design models empower decision-makers and measure outcomes and impacts to advance a trusted American legal system.

A trusted and trustworthy legal system is essential to our democracy our economy and our freedom. But the American legal system is in a state of unprecedented change and challenge. Some 80 percent of Americans have legal needs that go unmet. Some 76 percent of state civil cases have a litigant on at least one side without lawyer representation. Businesses routinely choose arbitration rather than using the courts jury trials are disappearing and public confidence in our legal system is low.

Justice the courts and legal services must be accessibleand they are not. But IAALS is changing that. The problems are complex and multi-dimensional and we are committed to comprehensive balanced and inclusive solutions across the American legal system. IAALS has ongoing projects in the areas of judicial reform civil justice reform family justice reform legal education and the reregulation of the legal profession. We encourage applicants to learn more about our work at .

Position Summary

This position serves as the business officer office manager and human resource manager for an institute with a variety of funding sources including grant foundation and individual donors. This position has a variety of budget and financial responsibilities including: leading division-wide budget development forecasting year-end and financial planning; overseeing consultant contracts; assuring compliance with all budget requirements of the University IAALS Leadership Team and IAALS Executive Committee; maintaining all records of expenses for various grants/gifts; monitoring reporting requirements; and ensuring that the budgeting processes are in compliance with any gift requirements. Human resources responsibilities include reviewing and preparing job descriptions depending on the strategic needs of the department recruitment assembling search committees conducting interviews and collaborating with leadership team on hiring decisions as well as discipline and termination procedures. Responsibilities also include supervising administrative assistants reviewing and maintaining and enforcing the Universitys and IAALS administrative policies orientation oversight and exit interviews.

Essential Functions

Budget Management

• Division-wide business officer with responsibilities and direct-reporting to DU Controllers office and Office of Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Lead division-wide budget development forecasting year-end and financial planning in collaboration with IAALS Leadership Team directors and project leads.
• Develops refines and implements budget templates that integrate executive-level reporting and forecasting.
• Oversees and delivers comprehensive month-end divisional and semi-annual financial reporting for senior leadership and program directors providing data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Presents quarterly financial materials and strategic projections to the IAALS Executive Committee. Provides financial insights that guide divisional planning and resource allocation.
• Leads the development of budget proposals for new projects in partnership with program directors and the fund development team; oversees financial accounting and compliance for grant-funded initiatives in coordination with ORSP.
• Conducts special budget analysis and report projects as requested by Executive Director Senior Director of Operations or Executive Committee.
• Oversees all division and departmental financial operations including vendor registrations invoice processing purchase requisitions competitive bid reviews p-card administration divisional journal entries and releases.
• Performs all division-level business officer duties including compliance with University forecasting and year-end processes as well as banner security audit reviews.
• Directs division-level procurement process for all vendors and contracts including the complete use of Crimson Commerce on behalf of the IAALS.
• Performs all division-level business officer duties including compliance with University forecasting and year-end processes as well as banner security audit reviews.
• Directs division-level procurement process for all vendors and contracts including the complete use of Crimson Commerce on behalf of the IAALS.

Human Resource Manager

• Collaborates with Leadership Team on employment strategic planning based on strategic business planning.
• Collaborates with hiring supervisors and provides guidance and support for all open position searches ensuring equitable consistent recruitment practices including shepherding each search through the DU Talent Acquisition process.
• Create new job descriptions for new FTE positions; review and revise job descriptions based on division needs and DU HRIC policy.
• Ensure alignment with strategic and budgetary priorities.
• Serves as liaison between division and DU HRIC including regularly presenting HR updates during All-Staff meetings.
• Advises directors and supervisors on performance management and provides support on a case-by-case basis.
• Collaborates with supervisors to develop and implement individualized onboarding for new employees based on the position and team needs including overseeing regular review and revision of Employee Handbook.
• Supervises assigned benefited hourly employees and non-benefited temporary hires that are not legal interns.
• Guide separation process when necessary.

Office Management

• Maintain review and collaborate with Leadership Team to interpret and modify policies and procedures to maintain compliance with DU.
• Collaborate with leadership team on a yearly basis to review budgetary and administrative needs consistent with strategic planning.
• Oversight of facility and maintenance including working with the Office of the Architect and project managers on renovation projects at John Moye Hall.
• Serve as key liaison with University leadership as building manager with oversight of yearly DU physical space audit and C-Cure security access control.
• Oversight of technology lifecycle management.
• Assist and counsel team members with a variety of work-related and personal concerns.

Maintenance of Records

• Maintains all records of expenses for various grants/gifts contracts and agreements building records and trademarks; monitors reporting requirements ensuring that the budgeting processes are in compliance with any grant foundation or donor requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in budget management operations and HR issues.
• Financial analysis and forecasting with an ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to develop read analyze and interpret general business financial documents and budget reports.
• Excellent communication and people skills; organizational and multi-tasking skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter who completes responsibilities with minimal oversight and supervision.
• Leadership and management skills including supervision mentoring and performance evaluation.
• Adept at managing multiple projects concurrently and ability to prioritize projects.
• Ability to work well under pressure and work professionally with outside entities vendors and staff.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete computer proficiency with Microsoft Suite including Word Outlook Excel Power Point and databases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• 5 or more years experience with financial management budget development vendor relationships and operational functions within a non-profit environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in business administration finance or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8 years) in financial management budget development vendor relationships and operational leadership within higher education or a non-profit environment
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling and multi-million-dollar budget oversight

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 40 hours per week

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 19 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 14.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $100000-$112000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.