Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Job description – Finance and HR Professional
Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
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 Finance and HR Professional in Chemistry and Biochemistry to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department will not be sponsoring Visas for this position.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $43,443 to $56,056 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location: Hybrid
Benefits at a Glance
At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We’re 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 nine 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 Finance and HR Professional is responsible for administering and supporting finance and administrative operations for budget, finance, accounting, procurement, reimbursement, and payroll for the Chemistry department. The position provides academic and business-related support for office administration, teaching, research, and outreach activities by creating systems and efficiencies and internal controls.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Finance
• Responsible for fiscal operations of the department through understanding fund and business accounting principles and the tools, processes and procedures required to carry out this responsibility.
• Regularly monitor and reconcile financial statements for all department sources of funding ensuring there are no deficits and that all university procedures were followed. Create journal entries to balance and make corrections to all department funding sources if needed.
• Monitor department workloads by creating a report to document lecturer pay, faculty overloads, and student faculty pay to ensure that the department budget is adhered to. Use this report to enter payroll information for these department groups into the HCM system. Regularly reconcile financial statements to ensure all groups were paid the correct amount and from the correct source.
• Responsible for procurement of department goods and services by determining the most appropriate means available. Attend training, workshops, and review PSC website to maintain/update knowledge of purchasing procedures and processes as they update regularly.
• Responsible for processing all faculty, staff, student, and non-employee reimbursements for purchases and travel through the Concur system.
• Responsible for entering necessary documents to create new speedtypes for the department.
• Provide program support for research, mentoring, and training department faculty and staff in areas for which you are responsible.
• Assist international faculty hires by drafting the necessary forms and payments needed for required visas.
• Responsible for monitoring all department funding sources at fiscal year close to ensure all procedures are followed and no source is deficit.
Operations
• Department and office management (such as making room reservations, event planning, note-taking at meetings, preparing marketing materials, ordering exam copies, etc.).
• Maintain and support the Chemistry department by providing a front desk presence, to assist, support, and provide first contact for/to the department.
• Administrative liaison to the College of Letters, Arts, & Sciences, including the dean’s office.
• Managing processes and procedures for the department.
• Responsible for hiring lecturers to include contracts, faculty overloads, and additional pays for employees.
• Responsible for student employment management:
• Bi-weekly/ hourly pay
• Creating a student position
• Maintenance of records, audits, logs, late pay and terminations
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in financial and business support, which includes financial tracking and reporting, is required. Progressive professional experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with budgets, accounting, finance, payroll preferred.
• Experience working in higher education is preferred.
• Experience working with financial software is preferred.
Tentative Search Timeline
• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: July 21, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: Starting the week of July 21, 2025
• Potential start date: August 11, 2025.
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
University Staff
Special Instructions to Applicants
• Applications submitted by Monday, July 21, 2025 by 5pm MDT will receive full consideration.
• Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37240).
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Job Category: Business Services
Primary Location: Colorado Springs
Department: C0001 — Colorado Springs Campus
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 16, 2025
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Posting Contact Name: Allen Schoffstall
Posting Contact Email : aschoffs@uccs.edu
Position Number : 00780370
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