Department: Physiology and Biophysics

Job Title: Director of Finance and Administration

Position #: 00600531 - Requisition #: 40011

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) for the Department of Physiology and Biophysics coordinates policies and procedures and oversees the implementation of research and administrative programs within the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. The Director of Finance and Administration oversees and has authority over all administrative functions including finance, grants and contracts, human resources, procurement, information technology and services, official functions, asset and space planning, and day-to-day operations. The Director of Finance and Administration represents the department within the School of Medicine and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, human resources, administrative and operational activities.
• Oversee, direct, and manage all funds of the department, including State appropriations, gift and endowment funds, grant and contract funds, auxiliary and grant release funds.
• Oversee financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and business planning. Negotiates institutional budgetary support for operational activities, recruitment packages, capital procurement and facility improvement.
• Develop and maintain, with department leadership, standardized compensation plans for faculty and senior administrators, and implements an annual review of effort, productivity and funding sources for all faculty.
• Ensure compliance with compensation models, regulations and policies.
• Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations.
• Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities.
• Represent the department to visitors, clients, media and the public and serve as a Public Relations liaison for constituents.
• Prepare reports such as self-studies, AAMC and NSF reports, and other required documents as requested by the CU Anschutz Chancellor's Office, CU SOM Dean's Office and the Department Chair.
• Oversee departmental purchasing activities, including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to purchasing policy, acquisition of capital equipment items and major capital building/renovation, and negotiation of service agreements and contracts.
• Oversee facilities, research resources and digital information technology infrastructure, to ensure compliance and efficiency of operations.
• Participate in construction and/or remodeling activities and annual space and equipment inventories to assist in the long-range planning of department operations and research.
• Participate in planning activities for the department, including long-range and short-range planning.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado. There is the possibility to work a hybrid schedule at a later date with the approval of the Department Chair.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field.
• The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience at the management level, including four years of professional management experience that must have included fiscal management responsibilities.

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

OR

An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in business, business administration, public administration, finance, healthcare administration, or a directly related field.
• Experience in the University of Colorado system, or a similar academic medical setting.
• Research administration experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, Schools, Department Directors, Administrators, managers, and CU Medicine.
• Knowledge of, and ability to apply, diversified financial management skills.
• Ability to manage funds effectively, from a variety of sources.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply, accepted theories, practices and principles of general management and administration, and possess sufficient advanced knowledge of the workings of an academic health campus to apply these general principles thereto.
• Ability to communicate effectively in brief, focused and well organized oral and written presentations.
• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through to insure completion of activities, both personally and in subordinates.
• Ability to plan and organize, implement and coordinate financial and administrative activities, as they apply to the complex workings of the Department. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership.
• Thorough understanding of State, University and Sponsor fiscal policies.

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 addre

Questions should be directed to: Makeedra Hayes at [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 30, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE $90,000-$128,000.

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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