DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENGAGEMENT - NYC JOBS : Job Details

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. Human Resources Administration/Office of the Commissioner is recruiting for one (1) Executive Assistant to the Executive Deputy Administrator (HRA) M1, to function as the Deputy Director for Not-for Profit Engagement, who will:

• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Take part in agency-wide policy meetings with or on the behalf of the Executive Director.
• Research, evaluate and report on a broad spectrum of programmatic issues in an effort to maximize the agency's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of reports to governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in program operations.
• Recommend new program initiatives as deemed necessary, as well as changes in regulatory legislation.
• Develop and implement program proposals, working directly with programs heads and Corporation Counsel.
• Act on behalf of the executive in keeping certain appointments with individuals and groups representing governmental and public/private organizations.
• Participate in agency and city-wide tasks forces, boards and panels. Attend staff conferences and memoranda on both technical and administrative matters.
• Prepare non-routine correspondence and memoranda on both technical and administrative matters.

Hours/Shift: Managerial Work Schedule EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXE - 95670

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full- time, satisfactory professional experience in one or more of the following fields: program evaluation, public/business administration, public relations, labor relations, fiscal/financial administration or a related field; at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the fields described immediately above; or 2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However, all candidates must possess the eighteen months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.

- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients.

- Excellent strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop and implement long term plans.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.