This is a Non-Classified position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center.
Who we are:Welcome to theAuraria 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 you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.
Job Summary:The Auxiliary Operation Coordinator serves as primary contact for the day-to-day operations of all Tivoli facilities, including activation, operations, safety/security, and maintenance/construction projects. These facilities include the Tivoli Student Union, Campus Auxiliary dispersed lounges, Food Service areas, and Food Trucks.
Essential Job Functions:Facility Maintenance & Operations:
Collaborate with directors, managers, and tenants on maintenance, construction, and repairs.
Monitor facility conditions and perform quality checks for cleanliness, functionality, and compliance (HVAC, lighting, ADA, fire code).
Coordinate with Facilities Services to schedule maintenance and repairs using TMA, minimizing disruptions.
Serve as on-call contact for after-hours facility issues; assess situations and coordinate appropriate response.
Project Management Communication & Coordination:
- Develop and maintain clear communication processes to ensure timely, accurate information sharing.
- Serve as liaison among internal and external stakeholders (Facilities, IT, Marketing, vendors, contractors) to align projects and operations.
- Track timeliness, identify communication risks, and escalate issues to maintain progress and minimize disruption.
- Provide regular status updates to senior management and stakeholders, tailoring communication to different audiences.
Communication & Coordination:- Provide timely, customer-focused communication with managers, tenants, vendors, and partners.
- Respond to issues and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
- Maintain accurate contract lists, phone rosters, and building directories.
- Communicate and reinforce building policies, procedures and operational updates.
Security & Access Control:- Manage access control for tenants, contractors, and events; coordinate door schedules and partner with ACPD to maintain building safety.
- Conduct daily inspections to ensure building and vendor equipment security.
- Issue vendor parking permits and communicate parking guidelines.
Administrative & Office Support:- Manage office equipment and coordinate repairs or replacements.
- Oversee ordering, tracking, and inventory of office supplies.
- Handle internal main distribution and serve as a courier for key departments (Business Services, Purchasing, HR).
Vendor & Tenant Support:- Conduct sei-annual food vendor inspections and maintain records.
- Coordinate access for utility providers and manage vendor usage tracking.
- Manage furniture requests, including removal, storage, and cleanup.
- Maintain equipment directories for inventory and asset tracking.
- Create basic renderings for space planning and signage (wayfinding, marketing, menus).
Building Services & Customer Experience:- Oversee wayfinding and signage updates, including removal of outdated materials.
- Set up, coordinate, and inspect auxiliary lounges for safety and cleanliness.
- Support crowd/line management during peak periods using stanchions.
- Assist with campus lost and found collection and coordination.
- Maintain serialized inventory for ID station and Starbucks equipment for annual asset tracking.
Event & Campus Activation Support:- Support the Auxiliary Services Director with assignments and campus activation efforts.
- Assist with agency requests, events, and daily operational needs.
- Work evenings and weekends as required.
Tours & Public Engagement: - Conduct seasonal, general, and historical building tours tailored to audience needs.
Minimum Qualifications:- High School diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of full-time experience in facilities operations, building services, property management, or a related field. Experience may include coordinating maintenance and repairs, working with building systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting, life safety, ADA), and/or using work order management systems (e.g., TMA or similar).
- Valid unencumbered Colorado drivers license.
Conditions of Employment:- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Must maintain a valid unencumbered drivers license.
- Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business administration, facilities management, construction management, or a related field.
- Professional experience using 3D rendering and graphic design tools for facilities planning or space visualization.
- Experience supporting facility renovations, retail buildouts, or new store openings.
- Experience with full-cycle lease administration, including renewals and new business contracts.
- Experience working with commercial food service operations and public facility management.
- Experience using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Salesforce).
- Experience working in a higher education, government, or institutional environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and follow through in busy, customer-facing environment.
- Experience coordinating schedules, access, and logistics for tenants, vendors, or events.
- Associated degree in facilities management, business, or related field.
- Knowledge of fire extinguisher/hood inspection requirements and vendor compliance documentation.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and track detailed event timelines and schedules.
- Proven ability in facility upkeep, preventative maintenance, and diagnosing issues.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously in an active, customer-facing environment.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership skills.
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.
Applicant Checklist:- Cover Letterdetailing how your experience & education meet minimum and preferred qualifications
- Resume detailing a summary of work history
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 isn't 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.
The Auraria Campus 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
