Business Operations Manager - College of Engineering

Business Operations Manager - College Of Engineering

Position Location : Fort Collins, CO

Work Location : Position qualifies for hybrid / in-office work

Research Professional Position : No

Position Type : Admin Professional / Research Professional

Classification Title : Management II

Number of Vacancies : 1

Work Hours / Week : 40

Proposed Annual Salary Range : $80,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Employee Benefits : Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Desired Start Date : 11 / 16 / 2025

Position End Date (if temporary) : To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11 : 59pm (MT) on 10 / 26 / 2025

Description Of Work Unit

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University consists of about 3,000 students enrolled in BS, MS, and PhD programs, 145 tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty, and over 400 support staff and research scientists. The Office of the Dean manages national accreditation for the College's ten academic programs. The College conducts more than $75M of sponsored research annually in multiple buildings totaling more than 500,000 square feet of space, including classrooms, laboratories, centers and institutes. The Engineering Business Office works closely with the CSU offices of Procurement Services, Business and Financial Services, and Travel Services to coordinate operational activities of the college with the university and to ensure compliance with and adherence to broader university initiatives and policies.

Position Summary

The Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU) is seeking a highly motivated leader to serve as the Business Operations Manager, a full-time position providing vision and leadership for the college. This position reports to the Director of Business and Research Support Operations and serves as a strategic advisor to college leadership on all services related to purchasing, travel, cash management, and new employee relocations. The Business Operations Manager is a subject matter expert on business operations within the college and serves in an advisory capacity to the director, the college leadership, and departmental personnel. This position requires broad and in-depth knowledge of varied purchasing and travel procedures, including related university-specific policies. The Business Operations Manager must also demonstrate a fundamental understanding of federal, state, and local regulations as well as the ability to implement controls to ensure compliance. Creative problem-solving skills and the aptitude to develop practical solutions are critical for success. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with departments, units across the college, and the broader campus community from a human-centered perspective. In addition, the Business Operations Manager will possess strong technical skills. They will maintain tools previously built in Smartsheet and DocuSign, which are accessible via the college's website. They will continuously adapt existing applications to meet new requirements or develop new features as needed to improve the efficiency of the Engineering Business Office and to ensure workloads remain manageable within current staffing levels. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, a commitment to excellent customer service, and strong organizational capabilities. Adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively with others are essential. The dress code is business casual. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of three (3) years in office leadership and management, with demonstrated success in supervising and leading teams
• Demonstrated experience administering business operations within a large organization
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate policies and procedures to diverse audiences within a large, complex institution
• Demonstrated experience using technology tools (such as low-code platforms or process automation software) to improve workflows or service delivery
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The department will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Essential Duties

Job Duty Category : Business Operation Service Delivery

Percentage Of Time : 30%

Job Duty Category : Leadership and Management