Assistant Director, Future Ready

Commonpoint Queens•Forest Hills, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The FutureReady NYC Program Assistant Director is the primary point of contact for the Office of Student Pathways (OSP) and is responsible for the design, implementation, and monitoring of WBL programming. This role ensures that students gain meaningful work-based learning experiences in alignment with FutureReadyNYC’s vision and Key Implementation Measures (KIMs). The Program Assistant Director will lead collaboration among schools, employers, students, families, and intermediary partners, ensuring equitable access, compliance with labor laws, and accountability for program outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in education, workforce development, or a related field.
Proven leadership and project management experience in education, youth development, or workforce programs.
Strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including schools, employers, families, and intermediary partners.
Experience in program design, implementation, and logistics.
Strong data management, compliance, and reporting skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular communication with students, families, schools, and employers about timelines, opportunities, and expectations.
Serve as the primary liaison with OSP’s Work Based Learning (WBL) team and intermediary partners to secure placements across career awareness, exploratory, and paid development opportunities (e.g., internships, apprenticeships).
Partner with school leadership to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure equitable student access.
Schedule, and prepare students for participation in WBL activities in line with FutureReadyNYC Key Implementation Measures (KIMs).
Match students to opportunities based on pathway placement, interests, and readiness.
Oversee onboarding processes, including applications, working papers, I-9 verification, resumes, and interview preparation.
Act as the primary contact for students, families, and employers during placements and monitor student progress to support successful completion.
Coordinate with school programmers, WBL intermediaries, and the FutureReadyNYC team to ensure timely and accurate data entry in the Career Pathways Portal (CPP) and STARS Postsecondary Tracker.
Track and report student participation to ensure that all students engage annually and complete at least one paid WBL experience before graduation.
Ensure compliance with New York State labor laws and organizational policies governing youth employment.
Participate in professional learning aligned with the Career Navigation Roadmap.
Complete mandatory training in CPP and actively use it to track student participation and progress.
Attend bi-weekly office hours, OSP professional development, and industry insight sessions, sharing key learnings with school teams.