(Auraria) Operations Coordinator

(Auraria) Operations Coordinator

Salary

$4,000.00 - $4,166.67 Monthly

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

AHEC-4232-09.2026

Department

Auraria Higher Education Center

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Auraria Campus

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Who we are:

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.

So, if youre interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which youve been waiting for.

Description of Job

Job Summary:

The Operations Coordinator plays a key operational role within the Parking & Transportation Services department. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day shift operations, supervising assigned staff, and ensuring compliance with parking regulations and customer service standards. The Operations Coordinator works collaboratively with the Assistant Director and Senior Operations Coordinator to maintain operational efficiency and support departmental processes.

Essential Job Functions: Staff Supervision & Training:

• Directly supervise Parking & Transportation Specialist and student employees.
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching to ensure staff adhere to policies and perform consistently.
• Maintain training documentation and assist staff in understanding operational procedures and service expectations.

Daily Operational Oversight:

• Manage daily shift operations, including staff scheduling, task coordination, dispatch support, and issue resolution.
• Support staff in responding to customer inquiries, field incidents, and operational challenges.
• Ensure smooth operations during high-traffic periods and special events by providing on-the-ground leadership.

Fleet & Equipment Management:

• Oversee shift -level fleet and equipment use, including completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting maintenance needs, and ensuring staff have necessary tools and equipment.
• Assist with minor troubleshooting of devices and vehicles as needed.

Parking Enforcement Support:

• Oversee shift-level parking enforcement activities, including issuing citations and documenting compliance.
• Support departmental KPI tracking by communicating results and holding accountability over own employees from the results of the Senior Operations Coordinators Citation Audit processes.

Special Event Support:

• Assist with setting up and breakdown for special event parking under the direction of the Assistant Director and Senior Operations Coordinator. Support signage, staffing, and traffic control as assigned.

Customer Service & Motorist Assistance:

• Provide hands-on support for customer service issues, including vehicle assistance, shuttle operations, and incident response.
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to the Assistant Director for resolution.

Digital Citation Support:

• Complete assigned DigiHits tasks and ensure timely and accurate execution under the guidance of departmental leadership.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience in operations, transportation, parking service, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience training and coaching staff in a customer-facing environment.
• One (1) year of operational management experience in operations, transportation, parking services, or a related field.
• One (1) year of experience with cash handling and financial accountability protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Conditions of Employment:

• Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of the motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Supplemental Information

Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act information

After careful review of this position and the duties that it performs, it has been designated in accordance with the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs and Services Act as a "Not Covered" position, it does not fall in the category of employees that are eligible for representation by COWINS, also known as the union. To learn more about this designation please visit this link: http://coloradowins.org/

Applicant Checklist & Minimum Qualifications

E-mail Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted by email.

Minimum Qualifications

Your application as submitted is used to determine if you meet Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualifications and ensure that information in your application "draw correlations" to the Minimum Qualifications. Human Resources Analysts will not infer that you meet the Minimum Qualifications if information isnt detailed in your application.

• Years of experience will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be pro-rated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit.)*

Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Nicole Yanez at nicole.yanez@ahec.edu

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Do you have a valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Part of the required documents of this posting, if you are selected as the final candidate, you agree to submit a motor vehicle report?

• Yes
• No

03

As a condition of employment, I understand that I must maintain the ability to perform the physical demands of this position lifting/pulling up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

• Yes
• No

04

I have earned a High School Diploma or a GED.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in operations, transportation, parking services, or a related field? If so, please briefly describe your role, the organization, and the length of time.

06

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience training and coaching staff in a customer-facing environment? Please describe your experience providing customer service in a public-facing or enforcement-related setting, and explain how you have managed a situation where you assisted an employee in handling a challenging customer service issue in such an environment.

07

Do you have at least one (1) year of operational management experience (e.g., scheduling, dispatching, shift oversight, incident response)? Please describe your experience managing daily shift operations, including scheduling, dispatch support, task coordination, and issue resolution.

08

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience handling cash or managing financial accountability protocols (e.g., deposits, reconciliations, audits)? If so, please describe your experience and the controls you followed.

09

Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, including how you have used these tools in a professional setting.

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Rules of Conduct and Ethical Principles: By submitting this application, applicant acknowledges that the holding of State employment is a public trust and that State employees shall carry out their duties for the benefit of the people of the State of Colorado. § 24-18-103(1), C.R.S. Applicant warrants that they have read and understand the rules of conduct and the ethical principles for State employees as set forth in §§ 24-18-104, 24-18-105, 24-18-108, and 24-18-201, C.R.S. Here is the link for the Colorado Revised Statutes: https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/colorado-revised-statutes. Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization has a conflict between competing interests. By submitting this application, applicant hereby discloses the following personal or professional interests, obligations, commitments, or relationships (either personal or professional) that could create the perception of conflicts of interest with their duties at Auraria Campus:

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