Job Information
City of New York SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR NON-PROFIT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS in New York, New York
Job Description
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy, shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based and community-based organizations.
OASO coordinates between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s advocacy to the state and federal governments. OASO also leads strategic planning for the City’s response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Senior Policy Advisor Non-Profit and Community Programs to function as a Senior Policy Advisor Non-Profit and Community Programs who will:
- Develop project plans, status reports and other documentation in order to estimate work
effort, plan, oversee and carry out activities, track progress and achieve deliverables.
- Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to develop KPI’s, and conduct quantitative
and qualitative data analysis, identifying trends and making recommendations for project pivots.
or improvements.
- Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to perform data analysis and generate synthesized,
digestible reports to update program leadership and drive decision making.
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork,
innovation and excellence.
Support management of day-to-day operations and vender management relationships.
Support finance team in reporting, documentation and invoice review and operational approval.
Collaborate with City agencies on cross-agency program initiatives.
Perform policy analysis and research to create memos and briefs.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best
practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that they are informed of policy
decisions, project updates, and other relevant information.
- Develop effective communication strategies, leveraging various communication channels, and
always maintaining open lines of communication with stakeholders.
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $110,000
Work Location:
22 Reade Street, New York, NY
Hours/Schedule:
M-F, 9-5
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree and two (2) years of responsible full-time paid experience in one or more of the fields of: information technology, methods analysis, operations research, systems analysis, financial administration, cost effectiveness, or fiscal and economic program or design evaluation; or
- A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must possess at least one year of the experience as described under “1”.
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.