What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Administrator – Denver International Airport position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
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.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offer a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting target salary range for this position is $60,064 to $89,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
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. Your responsibilities will include:
Administrative & Executive Support
Our ideal candidate is a highly reliable, organized, and service-minded professional who takes pride in being the person others can count on. You find genuine satisfaction in the “engine room” of operations—the daily administrative work, follow-through, and coordination that keeps a division running smoothly. You are someone who values consistency, responsiveness, and ownership. When a task is handed to you, your team knows it will be handled with care, accuracy, and professionalism. You close loops, communicate proactively, and make sure details do not fall through the cracks. You don’t just complete tasks—you take ownership of them from start to finish. To be successful in this role, you should be:
A Master of Execution
You thrive on organization, routine responsibilities, and the satisfaction of strong follow-through. You understand that consistent day-to-day execution is the foundation of a successful department and take pride in managing details accurately and on time.
A Service-Minded Partner
You have a true “how can I help?” mindset. You view administrative and operational support not as a secondary task, but as a vital service and essential work that enables leadership and teams to succeed. You bring a positive, professional, and solution-oriented “can-do” attitude to your work and understand that excellent internal customer service is critical to the role.
A Skilled Prioritizer
With responsibilities spanning multiple functional areas across the Business Operations Division, you have the mental agility and organizational skills to manage multiple “asks” and competing priorities without losing focus or letting important work slip.
A Strong Communicator
You provide clear, proactive updates and maintain strong working relationships across teams. You write and communicate professionally, respond with urgency and clarity, and are comfortable preparing reports, presentations, and other operational documents that support leadership and division priorities.
An Accountable Self-Starter
You can work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and know when to take initiative versus when to seek guidance or elevate an issue. Leadership can trust you to work independently while staying aligned with priorities, communicating proactively, and maintaining strong accountability and follow-through.
An Adaptable and Practical Problem-Solver
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly. You prioritize dependable daily execution while also identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending practical solutions that improve efficiency and operational consistency.
A Detail-Oriented Coordinator
You know how to identify a need for information, where to find it, and how to organize and maintain records, operational documentation, and standard processes effectively. You take pride in keeping systems clear, accessible, and dependable for the teams you support.
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
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.
Shift Work/Emergency Duties
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).
About DEN
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
Application Deadline
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply for open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed the probation.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2379 Business Operations Administrator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$60,064.00 - $99,105.00
Target Pay
$60,064 to $89,000; Based on education, experience, and career service rules
Agency
Denver International Airport
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offer a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting target salary range for this position is $60,064 to $89,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- 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
- And so much more!!!
- This role is on-site at the Denver International Airport Gateway office (4347 Airport Way). Employee parking will be provided.
- The City and County of Denver support a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site 3 days a week and off-site as needed. Tuesday is a mandatory on-site workday.
- All scheduling is subject to adjustment and is based on operational needs.
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. Your responsibilities will include:
Administrative & Executive Support
- 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.
Our ideal candidate is a highly reliable, organized, and service-minded professional who takes pride in being the person others can count on. You find genuine satisfaction in the “engine room” of operations—the daily administrative work, follow-through, and coordination that keeps a division running smoothly. You are someone who values consistency, responsiveness, and ownership. When a task is handed to you, your team knows it will be handled with care, accuracy, and professionalism. You close loops, communicate proactively, and make sure details do not fall through the cracks. You don’t just complete tasks—you take ownership of them from start to finish. To be successful in this role, you should be:
A Master of Execution
You thrive on organization, routine responsibilities, and the satisfaction of strong follow-through. You understand that consistent day-to-day execution is the foundation of a successful department and take pride in managing details accurately and on time.
A Service-Minded Partner
You have a true “how can I help?” mindset. You view administrative and operational support not as a secondary task, but as a vital service and essential work that enables leadership and teams to succeed. You bring a positive, professional, and solution-oriented “can-do” attitude to your work and understand that excellent internal customer service is critical to the role.
A Skilled Prioritizer
With responsibilities spanning multiple functional areas across the Business Operations Division, you have the mental agility and organizational skills to manage multiple “asks” and competing priorities without losing focus or letting important work slip.
A Strong Communicator
You provide clear, proactive updates and maintain strong working relationships across teams. You write and communicate professionally, respond with urgency and clarity, and are comfortable preparing reports, presentations, and other operational documents that support leadership and division priorities.
An Accountable Self-Starter
You can work with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and know when to take initiative versus when to seek guidance or elevate an issue. Leadership can trust you to work independently while staying aligned with priorities, communicating proactively, and maintaining strong accountability and follow-through.
An Adaptable and Practical Problem-Solver
You are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift quickly. You prioritize dependable daily execution while also identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending practical solutions that improve efficiency and operational consistency.
A Detail-Oriented Coordinator
You know how to identify a need for information, where to find it, and how to organize and maintain records, operational documentation, and standard processes effectively. You take pride in keeping systems clear, accessible, and dependable for the teams you support.
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- 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
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.
- Education/Experience Equivalency: 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.
- License/Certifications: None
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.
Shift Work/Emergency Duties
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).
About DEN
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
Application Deadline
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
- Resume
- Cover Letter preferred, not required
Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply for open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed the probation.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2379 Business Operations Administrator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$60,064.00 - $99,105.00
Target Pay
$60,064 to $89,000; Based on education, experience, and career service rules
Agency
Denver International Airport
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Salary : $60,064 - $99,105