Business Operations Administrator – Denver International Airport

City and County of Denver

1d • $60,064 - $89,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking to hire our next Business Operations Administrator to join our DEN team! With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN's diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

As the Business Operations Administrator, you'll serve as the administrative hub for the Business Operations Division, supporting division leadership and helping keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This role balances routine administrative responsibilities with coordination across a wide variety of programs, projects, and operational functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.
• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• FBI criminal background checks are required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment.
• By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
• Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting senior leadership, executives, or multiple department leaders in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with proven success managing high-volume tasks, competing priorities, and consistent follow-through
• Experience maintaining records, documentation, standard operating procedures, and administrative workflows with strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with systems such as Workday, SharePoint, Teams, and other operational or project management tools
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service, professionalism, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Senior Vice President, division leadership, and staff across the Business Operations Division.
• Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, prepare correspondence, and assist with day-to-day administrative requests.
• Coordinate division meetings, employee recognition activities, and other team events.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding activities.
• Serve as the division's Authorized Signatory for employee security badging.
• Coordinate workstation assignments and employee transitions.
• Process Purchase Card (P-Card) transactions, travel arrangements, employee reimbursements, vendor invoices, and contract encumbrances.
• Assist with purchasing and routine financial tracking activities.
• Manage office operations including mail distribution, office supplies, copier services, parking validation, visitor coordination, memberships, distribution lists, and organizational charts.
• Maintain division standard operating procedures and administrative records.
• Work daily in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Workday, and other business systems.
• Maintain division intranet content and administrative documentation.
• Serve as the liaison between Business Operations and administrative staff across Denver International Airport.
• Support division-wide communications and administrative coordination.
• Serve in division support roles including Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planner, Fire Warden, Intranet Administrator, and Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) Administrator.
• Participate in special projects and other assignments as necessary to support division programs, projects, and initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive medical plans, dental, and vision insurance - eligible within 1 month of your start date
• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan
• Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level