Business Advancement Administrator
About The Position
Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) is seeking a Business Advancement Administrator for Denver Business Development. The role helps businesses navigate City processes and requirements, identify and address barriers to doing business, and works with City agencies to streamline processes and improve the overall business experience. The administrator also engages business organizations and other stakeholders to understand challenges, provide guidance, and support a more accessible, efficient, and business-friendly environment. Denver Business Development supports and grows local businesses, with a focus on small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. Its work includes technical assistance, financing, grants, strategic planning, certification, connections to resources, and attracting, retaining, and growing businesses in Denver. The City and County of Denver uses a hybrid workplace model. Employees work at a City site and/or in the field three days per week and telecommute from a designated workplace within Colorado on the remaining days. On-site work is based at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building in Denver; attendance at local events may also be required based on operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Planning, or a related field.
- Three years of experience performing full-performance professional-level duties within a specialized functional area; clerical experience does not count.
- One year of appropriate type and level of experience may substitute for each required year of post-high-school education.
- Additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex policies, regulations, and processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Experience developing solutions to streamline operations, reduce administrative barriers, and improve efficiency.
- Ability to collaborate across departments and agencies and navigate complex organizational environments.
- Strong relationship-building, stakeholder engagement, and consensus-building skills.
- Ability to influence decision-making and effectively communicate recommendations to leadership.
- Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-focused approach and understanding of how government processes impact the business community.
- Commitment to improving government efficiency, accessibility, and responsiveness through innovation and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and technical assistance to businesses navigating City processes, regulations, and requirements.
- Coordinate with businesses and City staff to resolve challenges, clarify requirements, and facilitate progress on business-related projects.
- Build and maintain relationships with trade organizations, business improvement districts, and other business stakeholders to increase awareness of Business Advancement Division services.
- Maintain tracking systems and performance measures to evaluate and communicate the impact of Business Advancement Division initiatives.
- Evaluate City processes, ordinances, and policies to identify barriers to doing business and recommend opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to develop and implement process improvements and strengthen coordination across City departments.
- Prepare presentations and recommendations for DEDO executive leadership regarding challenges facing businesses and strategies to improve processes and the overall business experience.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with City agencies, community organizations, vendors, business partners, and internal stakeholders to advance division goals and support executive priorities.
Benefits
- Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting with five years of service.
- 457B Retirement Plan.
- 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year, 13 paid holidays, one personal holiday, one Wellness Day, and one volunteer day per year.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of the start date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
