Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group

Position Title: Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group

Location: Albany, NY or NYC Office

Grade/Classification: 4 (D1) – Professional I

Salary Range: $72,710 - $92,708

Location Differential: $5,054 (Downstate location differential)

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Last Revised: April 2, 2025

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Business Development & Engagement- Opportunity Programs Group, the Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group provides comprehensive support to the Assistant Director, Business Development and Engagement, Opportunity Programs Group in implementing DASNY’s Mentor/Protege program, small business capacity building policies, and Opportunity Programs Group (OPG) engagement initiatives statewide. This position assists with coordinating outreach activities, organizing events, managing communications, and tracking program metrics to help build partnerships with small, minority, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses across New York State. The Business Development and Engagement Coordinator, Opportunity Programs Group plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient execution of programs designed to increase business availability and readiness for procurement opportunities in construction services, professional services, and commodities.

Essential Functions

Mentor/Protege Program and Small Business Capacity Building Support

Business Development and Engagement

Engagement and Event Coordination

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision

Supervision of employees is required

Physical/Mental/Visual Demands

Weekly travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle. This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments. Requires physical mobility (movement from place to place) and exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises and other work safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site. Requires complex and time pressured decision-making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as required.

Work Environment

Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following: PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, scanner, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree plus five years of relevant experience; or

Bachelor's degree plus three years M/W/SBE certification experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license; or

High School diploma or equivalent plus eight years of DASNY relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, political science, urban affairs, sociology or related field plus three years of M/W/SBE certification experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Experience developing and maintaining relational databases. Knowledge of Article 15-A of the Executive Law, contract compliance and other applicable laws and an understanding of impact and application of such laws/regulations.

Essential Skills

Benefits information:

DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:

We offer additional benefits, which includes:

Equal Opportunity Employer

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