Director of Fiscal Planning

University of Colorado CU Denver

Budget Office

Director of Fiscal Planning

Position # 00676049– Requisition #27965

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

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CU Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

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Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

CU Denver – Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.

The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Budget Office has an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Director of Fiscal Planning position.

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across eight schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through boundary-breaking innovation and impactful research and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and annual economic impact of more than $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu

Nature of Work

This position serves as the Director of Fiscal Planning for the University of Colorado Denver Campus.  The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate, collect, analyze, prepare, and present fiscal analysis and recommendations for new and existing academic programs, auxiliary operations, and capital acquisitions.  High level analysis and judgment is necessary to support the institution’s decision-making, planning, and communication of information for main campus and extended studies.  This position has responsibility for coordinating Fiscal note responses to the University of Colorado, Office of Government Relations on behalf of CU Denver. Responsibility also includes liaison activities with other campus administrative and academic units as well as affiliates and external agencies.

Professional Field

Data Analysis, Statistics, Budget, Finance, Leadership, Management

Supervision Received

The Director of Fiscal Planning and Evaluation reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Budget.

Supervision Provided

No supervision will be exercised at this time.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is responsible for conducting special studies, policy analysis, initiatives pricing and summary, cost projections, and other examinations as required or requested.  They will work cross-functionally with others in the university to build their understanding of strategic approaches in order to encourage implementation across the campus.

Query, compile, assess and analyze student, financial and other institutional data to work collaboratively with campus leadership to more efficiently and effectively allocate campus resources.

This position uses data analytics to determine revenue growth strategies that can be deployed across the university.  They will analyze institutional data to identify return on investment and cost optimization within the budget process, allowing for the development and deployment of mutually reinforcing strategies at scale.

The position ensures that a productive and cooperative working relationship is developed and maintained with the Finance Office, the Bursar, Registrar, Provost Office, Institutional Research, Human Resources, central support units and the fiscal managers for all schools and colleges.  This position must ensure that efforts are coordinated, that operations are efficient, and that the University complies with all University and state fiscal requirements.

Develops and maintains communications and close working relationships with CU System Administration, State officials, and staff members from key state agencies or offices.

This position is also responsible to reduce risk and increase ethical standing of the University and use their contacts with the University structure to identify and investigate areas of weakness.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice Chancellor of Budget

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge and expertise of budgeting, financing, and accounting.
• Ability to prepare complex budget models and presentations for University Leadership, Schools and Colleges,
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Strong interpersonal and human relation skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines, work under pressure, and organize multiple projects or tasks.
• Comprehensive personal computing skills and ability to access complex relational databases.  Excel expertise required.  Ability to query financial and human resource systems at the University.
• Must possess advanced analytical abilities and skills to address significant issues and impeccable judgment to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively lead or manage a work group, staff members, and committees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in business, public administration, economics or closely related field is required. 
• Five years of finance or budget related experience. 
• Must be able to initiate communication and communicate work effectively with leaders across campus (including but not limited to Deans, Senior Business Administrators, Registrar, Bursar, University Communications, Student Affairs).

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or state government.
• Experience in Colorado higher education or state government.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $115,257 to $146,607.  

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu ​.

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver 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.

Questions should be directed to: Tawnya Boulier, tawnya.boulier@ucdenver.edu

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 31, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.