Job Details

Assistant to the VP & CFO

Position Number: 6976328
Location: Denver, CO
Position Type: Executive Assistants

Assistant to the VP & CFO
Regis University

R005152
Northwest Denver Campus

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?

Job Summary:
The Assistant to the VP/CFO and Administrative Manager reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Vice President and provides centralized administrative leadership and support across the CFO's divisions, working in close coordination with divisional leaders.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive professional who effectively manages competing priorities with sound judgment and independence. They demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, working collaboratively across diverse functional areas and navigating dotted-line relationships with ease. This individual maintains the highest level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information and possesses a solid understanding of compliance, records management, and institutional administrative practices. Technologically proficient, they are comfortable with office productivity tools and workflow design platforms, and they anticipate needs, solve problems proactively, and adapt seamlessly to evolving institutional priorities.

This position supports the mission of Regis University by ensuring strong stewardship, accountability, and operational excellence across the University's financial and administrative functions. By providing strategic and high-level support to the CFO and related divisions, the role helps safeguard institutional resources so they can be directed toward student learning, academic excellence, and community impact.

*Please note that this position requires a significant on-campus presence.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide executive-level administrative and operational support to the CFO, including complex calendaring, meeting coordination, correspondence drafting, material review, and proactive management of deadlines and follow-ups.
Serve as the central administrative lead for the CFO's divisions, partnering with divisional leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
Supervise and develop administrative staff, overseeing workload management, training, performance feedback, and continuous process improvement.
Oversee daily administrative operations, including office management, meeting logistics, documentation, and maintaining an organized, professional environment.
Streamline workflows and standardize practices across CFO divisions to improve efficiency, communication, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Coordinate Board of Trustees and committee support for the CFO's portfolio, including agenda preparation, materials compilation, and accurate meeting minutes.
Manage state compliance filings and registrations, ensuring accurate records and timely submissions.
Support institutional insurance processes, including coordination of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) and related documentation.
Act as liaison between CFO divisions and campus partners to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and ensure follow-through on priorities.
Handle sensitive information and special projects with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an on-campus office environment with frequent interaction across campus and regular use of a computer and standard office equipment. Occasional evenings or extended hours may be required to support time-sensitive institutional needs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in a business-related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including direct support of senior leadership.
Prior experience supervising staff or leading administrative teams

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-haves):

Project management, administrative leadership, or higher education administration certifications preferred
Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex, regulated environments strongly preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and list of 3 references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application with an updated cover letter and resume by logging into Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub Worklet to access the internal site.

This position will remain posted until filled, with a preferred application deadline of March 6, 2026.

Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes:

Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents
Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection.
The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Options for flexible work arrangements based on position.

You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below.

25-26 Employee Benefits Summary 04.28.25 or

https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdf

Pay Rate:
$60,000 to $65,000/annually commensurate with qualifications

Application Deadline:
Post Internally and Externally

To apply, visit https://regis.wd501.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RegisUniversity/job/Northwest-Denver-Campus/Assistant-to-the-VP---CFO_R005152.

Since 1877, Regis University has been using our Jesuit background to provide an education for men and women of all ages and faiths and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inspired by St. Ignatius Loyola, the mission of Regis University is to educate men and women of all ages to make a positive impact in a rapidly-changing global society. We encourage our students to seek truth, live purposeful lives, and continually examine and attempt to answer the question: "How ought we to live?"