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Director, Business Support

Salary

$145,000.00 - $155,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EDA-BusSup-Dir-5/30/2025

Department

Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Opening Date

06/10/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1600 Broadway, Denver CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

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.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (“OEDIT”) was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large – including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base, and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation.

Description of Job

The position of Director of Business Support is responsible for strategic planning, direction, management, implementation and evaluation of four major programs within OEDIT: Employee Ownership Office, Minority Business Office, Cannabis Business Office and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The director ensures that appropriate systems are in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to facilitate the development and delivery of programs and services, policy development, administration and resource development. The Director of Business Support reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and serves on the OEDIT Leadership Team.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Management and strategic oversight of the four major programs within the Business Support division:

+ Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

+ Support and advise the Lead Center SBDC Director on high-level strategic development, budgetary, and staffing decisions

+ Align the SBDC program with the priorities of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the State of Colorado, and the Colorado small business community

+ Oversight of programs established by legislative initiatives

+ Coordinate with state director to achieve increased economies of scale within the SBDC by aligning resources and center development

+ Employee Ownership Office (EOO)

+ Convene an advisory committee to guide the development and strategic direction of the Employee Ownership Office

+ Support small businesses across the state in pursuing employee ownership through outreach, training and succession workshops

+ Minority Business Office (MBO)

+ Oversight of MBO advisory council to support and focus the activities of the MBO

+ Maintain an effective relationship with all minority chambers and advocates throughout the State - including local, state and federal governments

+ Increase the visibility and viability of minority-owned businesses through targeted ecosystem building activities and creation of strategic partnerships

+ Cannabis Business Office (CBO)

+ Oversight of strategy development and execution of the Cannabis Business Office initiatives.

+ Collaborate across all OEDIT divisions, other State agencies and external partners to ensure alignment and coordination of resources and programming to meet the needs of social equity entrepreneurs.

+ Develop and implement the three major components of the CBO for social equity entrepreneurs: loan program, grant program and technical assistance program.

+ Support the development of the Business Support Division staff within OEDIT

+ Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

+ Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis

+ Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals

+ Oversee budget development and monitoring of expenses

+ Oversee a budget of $20M+from diverse funding sources

+ Identify and obtain stable sources of ongoing funding or optimize operations for a reduced funding stream in a post-pandemic scenario.

+ Define performance-based qualitative and quantitative metrics (outcome measures) and measures progress toward achievement and communicates progress.

+ Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness, and determine changes required for improvement.

COMPETENCIES

+ Leadership - Creates and communicates a compelling vision; engages others to implement vision; builds enthusiasm; participation and positive morale and loyalty; takes charge of groups and situations; sets a strong leadership role by walking the talk; promotes a safe, challenging work environment.

+ Relentless Focus on Execution and Results - Drives for successful results; makes things happen and conveys a sense of urgency; sets aggressive goals and works hard to achieve these goals; moves tasks and assignments toward closure; invests considerable effort to ensure goals are met in a high-quality manner.

+ Strategic Planning - Identifies and analyzes organizational opportunities; accurately forecasts trends and emerging needs; frames strategic questions; makes decisions and deploys resources in alignment with strategic priorities; plans for future problems and opportunities by forecasting business trends and outside forces.

+ Negotiation & Issue Resolution -Openly manages conflict and disagreement through collaborative discussion to reach positive conclusions; arrives at constructive solutions whilst maintaining positive working relationships; seeks win-win situations; diplomatically explores common and opposing options to reach mutually acceptable positive solutions.

+ Communication -Is understood and understands others; clearly articulates key points when writing and speaking; actively listens; effectively interprets non-verbal communication and truly hears what a wide variety of people are trying to say; accurately assesses personal styles and adjusts own style of communication to optimize personal effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

+ Knowledge and demonstrated leadership in economic development at community, state and national level

+ Knowledge of economic data and trends

+ Effective manager capable of directing a large team. Supportive and empowering leader who enjoys working with others and has demonstrated success mentoring team members.

+ Expertise and knowledge in long-range and strategic planning, policy development and fiscal management, fundraising strategies, community and economic development, program development and management, personnel management and public administration

+ Expertise in communicating with diverse public groups and media channels

+ Ability to work effectively with diverse interests through coalition building, community relations and advocacy

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other relevant fields of study

+ 10+ years experience in business, consulting and training

+ Experience as the owner of a relevant small or mainstreet business

Supplemental Information

Salary Range: $145,000 - $155,000 Annually

This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. “At-will” employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Benefits

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:

+ Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month

+ Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium

+ Dental and vision plans

+ Flexible spending accounts

+ State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000

+ Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution

+ Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings

+ State-paid short-term disability coverage

+ Additional optional life and disability plans

+ Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program

+ Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado

+ RTD (transit) EcoPass

+ Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits

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.

To learn more about the “State of Colorado For All”, visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website (https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi) .

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor 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 our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: [email protected]

Application

Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.

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