Role OverviewThe Senior Advisor and Director of the NYC Workforce Development Board is a key advisor and manager for a range of NYC Talent priorities, including leveraging resources to build an integrated, equitable, and efficient workforce system. The role requires creativity, a drive towards measurable results, and finding smart ways to work within strict funding rules. The Director will oversee the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Program Oversight via the Workforce Development Board, and NYC Talent's role staffing the Board.
What You Will Do
The Senior Advisor and Director will serve as Director of the NYC Workforce Development Board, supporting the Board's role in overseeing WIOA funding and performance, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, and managing Board governance. The role will also involve analyzing, communicating, and advocating for changes in federal, state, or city policies related to WIOA, and supporting WIOA program innovation and enhancement.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have integrity, credibility, and a demonstrated commitment to NYC Talent's mission and goals. They will have extensive knowledge of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and preferred knowledge of New York City's workforce development landscape. The candidate will also have exceptional written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to represent NYC Talent with confidence when presenting to senior-level public and private sector partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- 8+ years in government, public-policy, legal, or intergovernmental affairs, with at least three years in a managerial capacity
- Master's degree in Public Administration, policy, Juris Doctorate, or a related field, preferred
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation time
- Sick leave
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness programs
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