University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry
Job Title: Business Services Professional, Finance and Operations Program Manager
Position #00849604: – Requisition #: 40241
The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) seeks a Program Manager to manage day-to-day financial, HR, grant and business services and operations within the Adult Division of Psychiatry across University of Colorado Hospital Authority (UCHA) services including inpatient, consultation/liaison, CeDAR, psychiatric emergency (CDU2), and integrated psychology.
Financial responsibilities include funding processes, budgeting, contracting processing/tracking, payment tracking, and finance processes internal to the University system such as Journal Entries (JEs) and Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs), productivity reporting and analysis, and related fin ops activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Continually align Epic templates to cFTE at UCHA.
Manage compensation for UCHA providers in alignment with divisional, department, and school practices
Build policies and processes as needed to support UCHA clinical programs within Psychiatry; ensure those processes are properly resourced.
Handle day-to-day operations for trainees and faculty performing services at UCHA (e.g., hiring, HR, compensation, moonlighting, holiday coverage, extra work for extra pay)
Partner with UCHA medical directors, clinical director of all DOP UCHA services, and DOP partners on operations and scheduling for UCHA services
Represent DOP and advocate for us in essential UCHA meetings to include but not limited to CeDAR operations and Inpatient Psychiatry operations
Perform monthly forecasts and reconciliations for the UCHA contract across service models and compare to realized actuals in CU Medicine books
Budget preparation for large programs with a span of funding across CU Medicine, Advancement endowment gift funds and current expendable funds, state funds, and campus-supported programs
Perform monthly budget and forecast of services in the Johnson Depression Center across a mix of funding sources including endowment, auxiliary, general fund, grant, and CU Medicine funds
Oversee pre- and post-award work on approximately 5 grants within our UCHA services.
Occasionally process JEs, regularly perform PETs and funding changes.
Oversee contract processing and tracking.
Oversee payment processing and reconciliation.
Work Location:
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Four (4) years or more of professional level experience in operational, business, and finance/accounting management in a healthcare setting. Substitution 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:
One (1) or more years of experience with the Epic electronic health record.
MBA/MPH/MHA/MPA from an accredited institution.
Experience working in an academic healthcare institution.
Experience with healthcare revenue cycle processes.
Experience using CU programs (e.g. Smartsheet, HCM, PowerBI, MyBi CU Marketplace, Concur Travel & Expense) or similar programs.
Experience managing and handling sensitive and confidential information.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to support the department in maintaining appropriate fiscal policies and procedures.
Ability to use multiple financial software packages and understand complex financial information from multiple sources.
Ability to create financial forecasts referencing a range of expected possibilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to 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: Samantha Martin, Recruitment Specialist
Samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until June 21, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $73,940 - $99,079
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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
