OMMIR Program Assistant

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides administrative and programmatic support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR). The role involves providing internal and external customer support, general administrative assistance, and logistical support for meetings and events. The position also facilitates information sharing, manages website content for accessibility compliance, and handles inquiries related to missing and murdered individuals. Additionally, the role may involve performing unusual tasks due to the program's unique nature and acting as back-up support for other positions within the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ). The OMMIR was established to serve as a liaison on behalf of the indigenous community on issues related to missing or murdered indigenous relatives, developing partnerships, collaborating with various entities, supporting a community volunteer advisory board, providing information to families, and developing training and education.

Requirements

Four (4) years of professional administrative support experience including providing program support to an individual or a team
A combination of related education and relevant experience equal to four (4) years.
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking and a driving history.
Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Ability to operate motor vehicles and to travel throughout the state in a variety of weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Native populations
Ability to work and successfully navigate in a public-facing political environment
Demonstrated empathy and listening skills working with customers in crisis
Superior communication skills
Experience supporting a Board, including meeting planning and taking minutes
Excellent reasoning and analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborative, professional, enthusiastic, positive attitude
Ability to communicate and cooperate with multiple cross-functional partners
Ability to build strong working relationships and respond to the needs of partners and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, including general administrative assistance and support for the Office Director and staff.
Provides logistical support and preparation for meetings and events.
Synthesizes and disseminates pertinent information to internal staff and external stakeholders.
Facilitates information sharing with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
Answers incoming calls and emails, screens and directs calls, and takes messages.
Prepares, provides, and exchanges information with external customers and the OMMIR Director and other staff, and refers them to the appropriate resources.
Maintains documents on the OMMIR website pages in collaboration with the DCJ public information officer (PIO), including adding new material, removing old material, and creating new pages.
Ensures compliance with digital accessibility regulations and requirements.
Receives, sorts, and distributes inquiries and information related to missing and murdered individuals and subsequent investigations.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the OMMIR Director, Division of Criminal Justice Director, or their designees.
Acts as back-up support, when appropriate, for others DCJ positions performing similar tasks.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents.
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000 (provided at no cost to employees).
State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, offers personalized health coaching, skill groups and more. Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
Access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues through BenefitHub.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
Excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) provides short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Tuition reimbursement
Reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.