Job Information
Colorado State University Cost Analysis and Data Retrieval Specialist in Fort Collins, Colorado
Posting Detail Information
Working TitleCost Analysis and Data Retrieval Specialist
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionNo
Posting Number202400923AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleTechnical/Support III
Number of Vacancies1
Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$45,000 - $55,000 with benefits (salary is 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, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf)
Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) .
Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) !
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/24/2024
Description of Work Unit
Veterinary Health System ( VHS )
The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, research, and innovation.
Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH )
At the CSU VTH , we exist to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day. The Cost Analysis and Data Retrieval Specialist works within the Director’s Office business unit and reports to the Financial Coordinator. Our Director’s Office business unit provides administration and direction for the Veterinary Teaching Hospital; ensures quality clinical service for our veterinary medicine students, to the general public, referring veterinarians and research endeavors. This unit supports the teaching environment and facility needs, and is responsible for the management of people, customer service, business/clinical operations, and financial outcomes.
The mission of CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital ( VTH ), the pinnacle of veterinary medicine and education, is to ensure the advancement of patient welfare through a vital system distinguished by: personal excellence; compassionate care; exemplary education; collaborative & transformative research; and mutual trust with our community.
Why work at Colorado State University?
CSU was recently ranked first among Colorado-based educational employers and fifth among all in-state employers in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best Employers by State!”
We are looking to add individuals to our team who have the following characteristics:
Confidence – they expect success in what they do
Compassion – they have genuine care and concern for others
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence – they engage principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all they do, valuing a supportive community where everyone’s contributions are valued, and all voices are heard
Empowerment – they use their knowledge and skills to adjust, change, and improve daily tasks/work for themselves and others
Integrity – they are honest, and others trust them
Responsibility – they take ownership of decisions and actions
Our Investment in You
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits and well-being package that supports you, your health, and your family.
These CSU resources help with many aspects of your life – financial, physical, emotional, family, workplace wellness. These resources are part of our investment in you.
Employees are benefits eligible when working a minimum of 20 hours per week;benefits outlined below reflect full-time status of 40 hours per week; some benefits would be prorated for part-time status.
Paid time off to include 24 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays annually
Comprehensive benefits programs and services including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Parental Leave, work/life resources, and more
Robust Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ) for your overall well-being
FREE college credit courses (up to 9-semester credits per year) through the Employee Study Privilege program
Tuition Scholarships up to 50% for eligible family members
FREE employee growth opportunity through CSU training and development opportunities
After-school programs and summer camps for kids
Community Discounts
FREE MAX transit use with CSU identification
For more detail about these and other Health and Welfare benefits and Commitment to Campus programs, visit our CSU Well-Being Hub athttps://hr.colostate.edu/well-being-hub/and our Benefits programs for Administrative Professional employees:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/.
Retirement Programs
While employees of CSU do not contribute to Social Security, the University and the state of Colorado offer competitive retirement plans. As a condition of employment and required by Colorado law, employees are required to participate in either the University’s Defined Contribution Plan ( DCP ) or the Public Employee’s Retirement Plan ( PERA ) of Colorado. Each plan offers a generous employer match between 10% – 21%. For more information, visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/afap/retirement/.
Campus Culture and Principles of Community
Colorado State University has a campus culture that is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover. Our Principles of Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. For more information visit:https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/.
Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Colorado State University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. For the health of our university community, the use of smoking, vaping or tobacco products is prohibited on CSU grounds or in buildings.
Position Summary
The Cost Analysis and Data Retrieval Specialist position supports hospital and VHS leadership in providing data retrieval and report writing, cost and market analysis support and other miscellaneous accounting duties. Job requires a high level of accuracy, ability to handle multiple competing deadlines and the aptitude to mine data from different sources into cohesive reports and maintain accurate excel workbooks.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field plus 1 year experience in database mining & reporting and/or cost analysis. Associates degree in accounting or related field plus 3 years experience in database mining and/or cost analysis may substitute.
Microsoft Office experience; Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams etc. with strong emphasis on Excel
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience working with Microsoft Power BI or Webfocus data mining/reporting tools.
Experience with Kuali financial system.
Experience performing market pricing analysis.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization both independently and as a team member.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success coordinating multiple projects with attention to detail.
Accounting or Data Mining experience within a Veterinary or Hospital setting.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty CategoryData Mining and Reporting
Duty/Responsibility
Working with WebFocus, StringSoft and Power BI, position will develop new reports or gather data via existing reports to supply a wide array of information to a variety of people, including VTH and VHS Leadership, departments and individuals.
Position will need to become intricately knowledgeable about all the systems and the myriad of data fields available to ensure accurate data is being pulled in order to facilitate decision making.
The work will also include taking existing reports in WebFocus and recreating them in Power BI as our new reporting tool.
Percentage Of Time40
Job Duty CategoryCost & Market Pricing Analysis
Duty/Responsibility
Using established Excel workbooks and StringSoft procedures list, position will be responsible for updating cost analysis sheets for each specialty service in the hospital on an ongoing basis.
This includes calculating item costs, updating labor/equipment/overhead costs, ensuring all applicable procedures are included and determining a total cost for each procedure.
Once costs are updated, position will work with services to gather outside market pricing on procedures in order to facilitate final discussions on pricing updates.
Once new pricing is approved, this position updates the pricing in StringSoft manually or works with the database manager to facilitate testing and loading of large amounts of data.
Percentage Of Time45
Job Duty CategoryMiscellaneous Accounting Duties
Duty/Responsibility
Using Kuali financial system, position will process document approvals and train as backup for purchasing and accounts payable duties.
Position will also be responsible for special projects such as cost testing inventory invoices, updating equipment reserve spreadsheet, and other miscellaneous duties as needed.
Percentage Of Time15
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by11:59pm (MT) on June 24, 2024.Applications may be submitted after that date, and may be reviewed until the posting is closed. Interested applicantsmustsubmit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with both the required and preferred qualifications, a current resume, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. If you have questions, please contact the VTH HR team at VTH_HR@mail.colostate.edu.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Essential Services Designation - This is an essential worker position and must be willing and able to report to work as directed to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay or interruption.
Search Contactvth_hr@colostate.edu
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
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Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents