INFO Department Business Manager, CMDI

INFO Department Business Manager, CMDI

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INFO Department Business Manager, CMDI

Requisition Number:

75322

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

18-Oct-2026

Date Posted:

08-Oct-2026

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Job Summary

Job Summary

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Department Operations Manager! This role will serve as the primary point of contact for financial, personnel and administrative matters for the Department of Information Science (INFO).

This position will provide leadership for the INFO department staff and faculty and manage day-to-day operations and work flow for the department. The Manager works closely with the Department Chair to provide financial oversight, planning and forecasting for department needs and expenses. To support department operations, this position provides expertise with faculty affairs processes and policies as well as efficiencies and effectiveness of department administrative services and operations.

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.

Who We Are

Who We Are

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) is at the forefront of the revolution in communication, digital technology, and design. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity! Our students and faculty from seven departments think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Office and Department Management:

• Serves as the point of contact for administrative matters concerning the department. Attends faculty meetings, takes notes and represents the department and the college at committee meetings and task forces.
• Ensures adequate furnishings, equipment and configurations. Coordinates the management of two separate office and lab spaces. Schedules rooms, helps manage the department's multiple coordination calendars.
• Assists faculty, graduate students and visitors in travel arrangements and conference registration.
• Assists with filing reimbursements and submitting receipts and documentation. Using Marketplace, makes equipment and supply purchases in consultation with the department chair.
• Assesses and provides guidance to department leadership on the use of our research lab space to create a sustainable lab infrastructure that supports diverse faculty and graduate student needs and interests over time.

Personnel and Faculty Affairs:

• Serves as primary point of contact for personnel matters and faculty affairs in the department. This position ensures that faculty affairs and personnel actions align with departmental policies and bylaws. Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to: providing department support for recruitment of new faculty (e.g., coordinating department interview schedules, presentations, and meals, collecting collaborator feedback) and on-boarding of new faculty (e.g., advising the chair on office allocation and lab space), assisting the department chair and respective Primary Unit Evaluation Committee (PUEC) chairs during promotion and tenure / reappointment / post tenure review processes, and supporting the Faculty Affairs committee in the merit review process.
• Assists faculty with hiring of undergraduate and graduate researchers outside of graduate appointments (hourly appointments, NSF REU positions, etc.) Assists with job postings and overage requests for these positions.

Finance:

• Assists the department chair with financial decisions and plays an active role in monitoring of department accounts throughout the year by analyzing past expenditures, reviewing current balances and projecting future expenses.
• Assists department faculty in managing the resources associated with a robust graduate program. Duties include providing guidance related to the deployment of graduate student teaching assistant lines and assisting faculty in resource allocation decisions including planning appropriate combinations of grant-funded research assistantships and department-funded positions for students.
• Uses knowledge of faculty grants (funded, planned, and in-preparation) to help the department project future TA needs as input to graduate admission decisions.
• Assists the chair in allocating grader and other instructional support resources to faculty.
• Reviews department, research and instructional financial transactions and monitors the department speedtypes to ensure funds are used appropriately.
• Liaises with related budget offices including CMDI dean's office, PSC, OCG, SPA, Bursars, etc.
• Provides data-driven budgetary insight to help with department decision-making and advocacy, such as guiding long-term decision making related to the department's academic programs.

Communication:

• Serves as the primary point of communication for the department including acting as the communication liaison between the college and the department. Answers and/or directs questions about the department and college.
• Manages the all department listserv registration making sure that student listservs are updated each term (before and after census dates) and that the faculty and community-facing listservs are updated accordingly.
• Audits department/college website on a regular basis to ensure that the most up to date information is posted.
• Reviews and monitors college social media posts relative to the department to ensure accuracy.

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

This position will work a Monday-Friday hybrid schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends to support department/college events.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range is $65,500- $75,000. Relocation assistance is available according to department guidelines.

Benefits

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers, ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in office administrative management.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

What You Will Need

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications, collaboration and problem solving
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent computer skills including competency in the Office 365 suite and a willingness and ability to learn new software and business communication software.
• Knowledge and appreciation of cultural, political and geographical differences with ability to work well with faculty, staff, students and other constituents from various backgrounds.
• Demonstrated track record of communicating effectively and building and maintaining relationships at all levels of organization.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Five years experience managing department and/or office finances.
• Experience supervising student and/or professional staff.
• Professional experience working in a higher education environment or comparable public/government work experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State and University fiscal rules and procedures with regard to state funds, gift funds, travel, property, purchasing, procurement
• Familiarity with university enterprise systems (SalesForce, DARS, Campus Solutions, Singularity, PeopleSoft, Concur, Marketplace, etc.
• Experience working within a regulatory framework.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by October 18, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu

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