Policy Advisor, Programs

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.

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (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. The Office also leads strategic planning for the City's response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.

The Decompression/Exit Strategies Branch manages cross-agency initiatives to promote exit from City shelters, including assistance with immigration paperwork, jobs, relocation, and housing. Reporting to the OASO Director of Decompression & Exit Strategies, the Policy Advisor, Programs will be responsible for cross-agency and multi-stakeholder project management for the portfolio of programs.

The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator, to function as the Policy Advisor, 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.

Work Location:

22 Reade Street, New York, NY

Hours/Schedule:

M-F, 9-5

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2.High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Public policy, public administration, social work housing, or related field preferred.

• Experience in project management and policy analysis.

• Experience in City government or with an organization which engages with City government.

• Knowledge of organizational management and systems development

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proven experience managing project works with minimal oversight and ability to self-start on directives.

• Prior experience managing government (any level) programs a plus.

• Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills, ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationships, to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

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 at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.