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Business Opportunity Coordinator

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Business Opportunity Coordinator

Salary

$57,311.00 - $80,021.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

022225413050CRIO11259JT2

Department

Human Rights Dept

Division

Civil Rights, Inclusion,

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

10/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

0500

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Description

Business Opportunity Coordinator

The Business Opportunity Coordinator executes the Detroit Business Opportunity Program. The Coordinator operates under Executive Order 2014-3 and 2014-5 administering Detroit Business Certificates and building business engagement and mentorship programing.

Examples of Duties

+ Process and monitor business certification applications

+ Manage business certification information in Departmental databases and perform data analysis

+ Develop increased support or programming to engage Detroit Based Businesses

+ Assist entities in completion of all documents for business certifications

+ Prepare external and internal reports, and collect and process payments for business certificates

+ Build and maintain relationships with other teams and agencies

+ Attend or facilitate meetings with businesses or other entities

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

DESIRED SKILLS:

+ Experience with project management

+ Working knowledge of MS Office

+ Ability to utilize database systems

+ Strong Organizational and time-management skills

+ Ability to solve problems and work cooperatively and effectively with outside organizations

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

+ Ability to Interact with department personnel, managers, directors, neighborhood leaders, and City officials

+ Strong sense of service to Detroit Residents

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in human resources, employee relations, public administration, business management, business administration or a related field. Advanced training or continuing education in human resources management or labor laws and practices preferred.

Three (3) years of experience facilitating and/or providing technical support in the management of human resources and/or labor relations services in multiple functional areas including, but not limited to, work place violence and discrimination and harassment or in the adjudication of legal matters related to the provision of those services.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 12/13/2023

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

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How many years do you have working with Microsoft Office?

+ None

+ 1 yr

+ 2yr

+ 3 plus

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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