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

• Manage the day-to-day administration of DASNY's statewide Mentor/Protege program and small business capacity building policies including participant applications, documentation, and communications.
• Oversee the database of businesses, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely updates.
• Orchestrate logistics for program orientation sessions, training workshops, and networking events.
• Develop program materials, presentations, and resources for participants.
• Analyze and compile program data for evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Conduct follow-up with program participants to track progress and address any concerns or questions

Business Development and Engagement

• Source and recruit MBE, WBE, SDVOB and SBE firms for registration into DASNY's MWBE, SDVOB and SBE database.
• Evaluate and connect MBE, WBE, SDVOB and SBE's for referral as sub-contractors and/or subconsultants/vendors to help proposed prime contractors meet Article 15-A and 3B requirements.
• Analyze small business plans and specifications for construction projects to contribute to sizing bid packages and developing direct notices to bidders.
• Source potential Mentor/Protege program and small business capacity building participants throughout New York State.

Engagement and Event Coordination

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the OPG statewide engagement calendar.
• Represent DASNY at construction pre-bid meetings to explain OPG policies and reporting requirements.
• Participate in industry events to promote programs and to recruit participants.
• Represent DASNY at M/WBE and SDVOB business conferences and trade fairs sponsored by other governmental agencies/authorities.
• Orchestrate logistics for speaking engagements, conferences, workshops, and other external events.
• Develop briefing materials and presentations for the Director, Assistant Director and other DASNY representatives attending external events.
• Administer registration and attendance tracking for DASNY-hosted events.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, documentation and implementation of procedures.
• Participate in the assessment/development and implementation of internal controls and engage in the review and testing of same.
• Execute special assignments as directed.
• Adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Information Technology.

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

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.

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:

• Choice of several health insurance plans
• Dental & vision insurance
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• 13 vacation days per year
• 13 sick days per year
• 5 days of personal leave per year
• 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training & development opportunities

We offer additional benefits, which includes:

• Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
• Limited Work from Home (LWFH) – additional telecommute days according to DASNY’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
• DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.

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