Job Description

Business Operations Assistant

The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is a world-class, multi-venue performing arts center on the campus of the University of Denver, Home to the Lamont School of Music. The Newman Center hosts nearly 500 events annually. In addition to performances by Lamont students and faculty, the Newman Center is an in-demand performance venue for numerous rental clients including the Denver Post Pen and Podium Series, Friends of Chamber Music, Denver Brass, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Urban League of Denver, The CELL and many others. The Newman Center also presents nationally touring performing arts groups through its acclaimed series, Newman Center Presents. In addition, the Newman Center engages students, teachers and the community through its learning and community engagement programming.

Position Summary

The Business Operations Assistant provides direct support to the Director, Business & Operations in the areas of accounting, food & beverage, parking and other facility operations as needed. This position will work 15-20 hours per week. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Enter and/or review daily accounting transactions related to box office, concessions and parking activity
• Maintain food and beverage inventory and request orders to resupply
• Analyze and oversee concessions and parking revenue and expenses
• Work with various staff on operations projects as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as work independently
• Ability to prioritize and self-direct
• Ability to manage sensitive, confidential material in a professional manner
• Interest in the performing arts

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or at least 2 years of experience in accounting or operations roles
• Experience with basic accounting concepts and entries
• Experience with food/beverage operations, concessions or similar operations that manage inventory and require calculation of cost of goods sold

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience analyzing financial data and providing recommendations to address financial concerns
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization.
• Experience handling and reconciling cash and credit card transactions.

Working Environment

Time will be split between a standard office environment and being physically active conducting inventory counts, receiving inventory, and providing general logistical support to the business operations of the Newman Center. Noise level is quiet to moderate. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

M-F, 15-20 hours/week within 8:00am-5:00pm, to be arranged with supervisor. Some remote work is possible as approved by supervisor.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 14, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $22.00-$24.00. The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental udget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees.

Required Documents

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement. All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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