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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services

Position Number: 6864225
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Deans - Health

Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services

Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services - 38733 University Staff Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services

00691384 - Requisition #:38733

Job Summary:

This leadership position is responsible for the College of Nursing's strategic financial direction. The Associate Dean of Finance and Business Services acts as the senior advisor to the Dean on financial matters and represents the Dean on such matters to the campus and the University. This position is responsible for ensuring that the budgetary and fiscal operations of the school are conducted in an effective, efficient, and responsible manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the University of Colorado and effectively plans and allocates financial resources to achieve the College's stated education, research, and clinical objectives. This position plans, directs, and assesses the financial operations of the College.

This individual is also responsible for academic program evaluation and other fiscal analysis on a variety of unique and complex projects, and the development of short and long-range financial plans and projections for the school. The Associate Dean must be attentive to the unique needs of college constituencies, faculty, staff, and students. The Associate Dean must be committed to shared governance, teamwork, and creative leadership.

This position's leadership is characterized by sound judgment, flexibility, creativity, resourcefulness, and excellent communication skills.

Examples of Work Performed:

Serve as the senior fiscal leader of the CU College of Nursing.

Serve as a senior advisor to the Dean on financial matters.

Serve as a member of campus-wide financial committee(s) to provide insight and advice on campus-wide matters while also representing the College of Nursing.

Investigate and identify internal and external budgeting and financial information needs.

Approve all high-level documents and reports relating to fiscal and budget information for the college.

Ensures consistent oversight, analysis, and forecasting of all fiscal and budgetary aspects within the college's clinical, research, and education enterprise.

Formulate financial plans for the college's various programs and projects. Plans include revenue and expenditure projections, as well as cash flow requirements.

Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and visual reports for leadership and non-financial constituents.

Serve as a liaison between the College/Dean and the campus, University, and other external constituencies regarding financial operations.

Oversee and establish the objectives, scope of service, and performance benchmarks for the Finance and Budget unit.

Ensure the college is in compliance with all relevant campus, University, and state fiscal policies and procedures.

Provide leadership and creative approaches to other members of the senior administrative team for the effective utilization of financial resources to accomplish strategic objectives.

Oversight of annual budget development and long-term financial planning, including analysis of historical financial data and projecting future financial performance, consistent with the college's mission, goals, and applicable policies.

Develop, recommend, and implement organizational policies relevant to financial management and finance operations.

Strategically manage and evaluate the College's financial resources, ensuring that funds

are stewarded appropriately, allocated and deployed to allow for maximum benefit; with an entrepreneurial focus, develop and explore new and/or unidentified avenues for potential sources of revenue.

Employ a proactive, future-based approach to financial planning, ensuring the College is

strategically positioned to meet opportunities and challenges with emerging technologies and a rapidly evolving economic environment.

Serve as a member of the Dean's Executive Council (leadership team). Provide advice and counsel to the college's faculty leadership, directors, and assistant/associate deans regarding all financial matters.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three (3) days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being part of a large medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and Children's Hospital Colorado - where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students, and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced-rate RTD Bus and light rail service

To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Ten (10) years of financial management experience, including simultaneous oversight of multiple fiscal operations such as budgeting, grant/contract administration, reporting/analysis, procurement, and/or similar functions.

Three (3) years of experience in a senior leadership role, exercising strategic financial oversight and collaborating with executive leadership to ensure the long-term fiscal well-being of a dynamic, complex organization.

Four (4) years of prior supervisory experience of professional positions.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications

Financial experience in an institution of higher education and/or in an academic health center.

Experience working with clinical revenue streams and systems.

Experience converting complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and visual reports for constituents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and implement effective and innovative budget and financial strategies as well as administrative strategies.
Evidence of being innovative and creative, particularly related to solving complex business and financial problems that lead to cost savings, revenue generation, or other types of innovation.
Ability to effectively collaborate with other executives and leaders to achieve organizational goals.
Ability to function independently and at a high level under complex situations.
Ability to conceptualize complex fiscal problems and to develop and implement effective action plans.
Ability to set a tone of leadership that is collaborative and transparent, and which effectively utilizes data-driven decision making.
Ability to effectively supervise, lead, and direct a variety of professional personnel.
Outstanding communication skills are required. Ability to effectively develop, organize, and present written and oral reports to internal and external constituents, including faculty and departmental administrators, staff, affiliates, campus and university administration, and regional and national professional organizations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical capability, and professional judgment are required.
Ability to manage large amounts of complex data, and to coordinate a variety of information systems.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to the listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received within two (2) weeks of the posting date. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $190,000 to $226,000.

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (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.

ADA Statement:

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@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Executive Primary Location
: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jan 20, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: College of Nursing Human Resources Posting Contact Email: CON.HR@ucdenver.edu. Position Number: 00691384

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38733&lang=en