JOB LOCATION 15001 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1554 City of Aurora, Colorado It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. Why Work for Aurora? Make a difference in the lives of real people every day Diverse community Competitive total compensation package Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan Light rail station minutes away On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement Access to innovation workspaces PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The deadline to submit applications is November 26th, 2025, at 11:59pm. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. The hiring range for this position is $23.84 - $29.80/ hourly. This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 11 paid holidays. OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT Provides general administrative support and performs complex clerical duties for the Group Violence Intervention (GVI) strategy PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides administrative support including preparing meeting agendas, pre-planning and execution of City-sponsored events, and maintain and updating database information for specific department functions Schedules and coordinates calendars for external and internal meetings which include Senior Management, Department Staff, and community partners Receives and responds to a variety of external and internal requests for information, and routes calls and visitors as appropriate Develops and maintains record keeping and reporting systems Provides budget support, including processing department expenditures Drafts, edits, proofreads and prepares correspondence Researches and prepares policies and procedures for departmental and clerical functions Researches, compiles and prepares a variety of materials for technical, statistical and analytical reports Creates reports, graphs, and visual presentations Operates a variety of office equipment including personal computer and varied software Schedules and maintains work load Schedule, coordinate, and assist with special event preparation Coordinates travel arrangements for personnel Performs additional duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required Experience: At least 2 years progressively responsible administrative support experience including scheduling, event planning/execution, budget support and general research. Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens and elected officials Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy Prepare and complete special reports, projects, and visual presentations Maintain accurate records Understand records management Understand, interpret, and apply department or division policies and procedures Skills: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Composition, Grammar, and spelling Skill in the use of computers including spreadsheet design, database programming, word processing, Power Point presentations, and software applications Essential Personnel: When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. Physical Demands: Light physical work lifting no more than 30 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment Vision to read and interpret reports, computer data and other written material Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens Occasional standing/walking – occurs up to 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift Work Environment: Works primarily in clean, comfortable environment Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, copy/fax machines and postal equipment. This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired. Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References: As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies. Why Work for Aurora? Competitive total compensation package Rich benefits package with low employee costs Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves) Retirement pension plan Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community Growing city and employee population Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc. On-site fitness center and wellness programs Remote work opportunities Benefits & Retirement - City of Aurora (auroragov.org) Please show all your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. Leaving blanks or omitting previous employment may result in your disqualification from employment. City policy requires that selected candidates provide documentation in the form of official transcripts of the highest level of education attained by the candidate that is listed on their application materials. The City of Aurora requires all applicants for employment, who are offered positions with the City, to undergo a thorough criminal background check, drug testing for safety sensitive position and possible credit check for select positions. All job applicants shall be asked to electronically consent to or sign a release authorizing a criminal background check and submit a urine sample for the purpose of testing for a wide variety of prohibited and/or controlled substances. Please click the following link to access the summary of your rights. Applicants who hold a Commercial Driver’s License will also be required to undergo alcohol testing using an Evidential Breath Testing Device. Note: The recent legalization of recreational marijuana by the state of Colorado does not change the city's policy. Applicants who test positive for marijuana during a pre-employment drug test will not be hired, and will be ineligible to be employed with the city for one year. The City of Aurora uses E-Verify to determine if employees are legally eligible to work in the United States. Know your rights! The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment or employee shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability or military status. The City shall develop and maintain a plan for diversity. Through its staff, the City shall periodically analyze its employment related practices and its plan for diversity to ensure compliance with this policy. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation for completing this application, please feel free to contact our office at: 303-739-7225 or visit us at 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Suite 3500, Aurora, CO 80012. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity Respect Professionalism Customer Service And we welcome all who share these values to apply.