State of Colorado · 7 hours ago
Operations Coordinator.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$28.30/hr - $32.55/hr
6+ years expThe State of Colorado is committed to connecting workers with great jobs and providing support for those who are unemployed. The Operations Coordinator will manage all internal and external operations functions of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, overseeing operational projects and initiatives while ensuring effective collaboration and compliance with relevant requirements.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage operational projects and initiatives from inception to completion
Coordinate with internal and external team members as appropriate
Develop project scopes, budgets, and goals, and present to the Assistant Director for approval
Implement timelines and deliverables and ensure they are met
Train, support, and coordinate internal CWDC team members to ensure implementation is carried out in a timely and effective manner
Identify and manage the CWDC’s procurement and contracting needs from inception to monitoring
Serve as the CWDC’s internal operations expert
Manage budget development and expense management processes
Coordinate monthly budget meetings with CWDC budget managers to review and reconcile expenses
Work with the Council’s Grant Managers to ensure all relevant compliance requirements are met and related issues are resolved
Oversee CWDC’s budget by managing multiple complex funding sources
Manage business and benchmark metrics
Act as CWDC’s liaison to the CDLE Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position to include: Strong project management and coordination skills with experience managing projects from concept to delivery while meeting fixed deadlines
Program management experience that includes contract negotiations, statement of work development, coordination across multiple state entities, compliance monitoring and reporting preferred
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including executives, state and local partners, staff members, clients and vendors
Proficiency in budgeting and financial management including experience reviewing and interpreting financial reports, developing and managing spreadsheets, financial oversight and compliance (particularly with requirements of state and federal policies and funding sources)
Must be a current resident of Colorado
Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process
Preferred
The right candidate will be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment that frequently requires managing concurrent projects and responsibilities while dealing with changing priorities and maintaining personal effectiveness
A positive, solutions oriented demeanor with a desire to learn and grow
Outstanding customer service skills including the ability to actively listen, defuse tense situations, understand and explain complex information, understand multiple viewpoints and perspectives and negotiate effective solutions that meet the needs of CWDC and key stakeholders
Effective written and oral communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
Strong time management, organizational skills and analytic abilities
Ability to think systemically while also executing responsibilities on time and with careful attention to detail
Professional demeanor and ability to handle and maintain sensitive and confidential material with discretion
Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
State of Colorado
Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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