Financial & Administrative Analyst Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4809649)  Financial & Administrative Analyst Salary $77,200.00 - $79,500.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number CU35987 Department University of Colorado - System Administration Opening Date 01/28/2025 Closing Date 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1800 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information SystemHR.Recruiting@cu.edu Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. + Description + Benefits Department Information To apply, please go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35987 Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose. By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. 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Position Summary: The Office of University Risk Management is responsible for affirmative control and minimization of risk, promoting a strong proactive loss prevention program, and using aggressive leading edge concepts to insure the safety of students, employees and others as well as protecting the assets and income of each system campus. The Financial & Administrative Analyst is responsible for assisting with financial and administrative duties related to the mission of University Risk Management (URM). This position must be fiscally responsible and exhibit that our fiscal practices are being performed in accordance with all policies and procedures. This position helps in the management of accomplishing the day-to-day financial, operational, and administrative activities to promote an effective consolidated risk management program, to include but not limited to financial functions of the department. This role is responsible for supporting and enhancing risk management programs to address the distinctive activities of a public research university. Working within the University’s consolidated risk management program, this role must be cooperatively and collaboratively work with many offices and departments within the University of Colorado system. This position is required to demonstrate professional customer service while addressing telephone inquiries from claimants, campus representatives and other external parties. This position reports to the Director of Finance and Administration and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified System. Where You Will Work: Onsite – this role is expected to work in the office in Denver, Colorado. After an initial training period, a hybrid work arrangement could be discussed. Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities: Financial Support + Review and process internal department claim financial transactions. Ensure all submitted transactions contain correct documentation, as they are subject to audit review. + In coordination with business services professional, review submitted documentation and approve for mailing all claimant and vendor payments through the check printing process. All transactions are subject to audit review. + Completes monthly reconciliation for all claim financial transactions. + Performs fiscal administrative duties including bank deposits and bank reconciliations. + Coordinates with new vendors, ensuring all business information is valid and that it meets all IRS requirements. Responsible for entering all vendors into Risk Management Information System (RMIS). In collaboration with Procurement Service Center Accounts Payable Services department, generates yearly 1099 filings. + Consistently maintains University of Colorado fiscal responsibility through continuing education and Skillsoft courses to ensure compliance with University Polices and Standards. + Under the direction of the Director of Finance & Administration, investigates and corrects abnormal claim financial transactions. + Provides assistance, as directed, with the annual underwriting data process from campuses, compiles and submits to insurance broker for marketing of the university’s insurance policies. + Assists campus departments in determination of values for special risks (e.g., freezer contents, library books, and research animals). + Provides assistance, as directed, with the development of annual campus contributions, projecting revenues and expenditures to determine insurance program funding needs. Purchasing and Procurement + Serve as the departmental procurement contact; being the liaison between 3rd party vendors and the Procurement Service Center. Act as a resource to department staff on purchasing activities and provide direct training as necessary. + Create purchase orders, requisitions, payment vouchers, requests for SPO’s, and SPO vouchers in the CU Marketplace system. + Initiate, process, and complete office procurement. Use CU Marketplace and CU Procurement Card for appropriate purchases. Serve as point of contact with suppliers and Procurement Service Center. Complete expense reports and financial reporting and reconciliation. Assist office staff with questions regarding purchasing, travel, and expenses. + Adheres to Procurement Card policies by obtaining adequate documentation for every transaction, providing explanation of business purpose, promptly allocating charges to appropriate accounts, and submitting the procurement card expense report to the Approving Official. + Must track all department memberships, contract renewals, including working with suppliers for updated agreements. + Works closely and cooperatively with associates within University Risk Management for the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support an overall University strategy to manage the cost of providing asset and income loss protection and risk financing. Risk Management Program Summer Camp Insurance Program + Program administration and claim adjudication for all camp programs, including academic/research and athletics/sports camps across the system. + Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures for the University of Colorado’s system-wide academic and sports camp insurance programs by working with campus administrators, insurance brokers, underwriters and URM staff to ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in effect. + Interacts with camp participants and family members for emergency medical and claim issues. + Communicates detailed coverage and cost information to campus departments, collecting camp insurance program underwriting data for processing. + Processes submitted claims and coordinates within URM, campus administrators and insurance broker. Administers camp insurance financial transactions between URM and campus departments. Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) Administration + Assists University of Colorado System Administration departments with development and implementation of COOP Plans. + Provides guidance and training on utilization of COOP planning software to System Departments as requested. + Responds to inquiries from System Administration departments regarding COOP system and planning. + Consistently maintains and updates URM department COOP plan to meet University of Colorado Standards. + Works with URM Chief Risk Officer and Associate Vice President to provide updates on program and complete additional tasks as requested. Additional Risk Responsibilities + Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports to regulatory agencies. + Works closely and cooperatively with University Risk Management staff to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support a strategy to manage the cost of providing asset and income loss protection and risk financing. + Travels to each campus, as necessary, to participate in University Risk Management and campus meetings and presentations. Administrative Support + Provides primary administrative support to the Associate Vice President and CRO, including calendar management. Also includes coordinating other URM-related meetings. + Provides administrative support for other office personnel and participates in shared duties of unit team members. + Assists University Risk Management (URM) staff at all locations with various administrative projects + Supports campus departments by providing general information related to the University’s risk management programs + Other ad-hoc duties and assignments as requested Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting, finance, business, risk management or related field. (professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement) + Three (3) years of experience in finance administration, business support, or a risk management environment which includes proficient experience using Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams). Preferred Qualifications: + Five (5) years of experience in finance administration, business support, or a risk management environment. + Experience with risk financing techniques and financial data analysis; + Experience making business and financial judgment with problem solving abilities. + Professional experience in higher education and/or Colorado public entity risk management, risk management, safety, or insurance-related position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Attention to detail is imperative. + Ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and in a professional manner with a diverse and inclusive university system and community + Strong knowledge of accounting, finance, and purchasing procedures + Ability to maintain a strict level of confidentiality. + Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material and matters + Ability to work independently and in a team setting + Ability to be flexible and maintain positive working relationships + Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills + Proven ability to build and maintain effective and trusting working relationships. + Ability to communicate effectively in order to maintain a positive work environment. + Able to communicate messages, information, and details clearly when making and responding to requests + Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills + Superior proofreading, grammar, punctuation, and formatting skills + Demonstrated high level of commitment to customer service Supplemental Information How to Apply: For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application athttps://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35987: + A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess + A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. Benefits:With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness. + No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance. + Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options. + Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan. + Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts. + Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break. + 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood. + A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents. + Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office. + Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/) . Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available. For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide (https://www.cu.edu/node/183087) . Access ourTotal Compensation Calculator (https://www.cu.edu/node/153125) to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position) Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 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