Program Associate, Executive Development

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS), Human Capital (HC) Line of Service supports city agencies in recruiting and identifying the most qualified candidates for employment, administering civil service exams, and providing eligible pools of candidates to meet hiring needs. These efforts are carried out in accordance with the State Constitution, Civil Service Law, and equal employment opportunity laws. In addition, HC develops and interprets citywide policies and programs, conducts professional development and training, ensures employee safety and health, and advances citywide workforce strategies. This includes equipping agencies with essential tools for strategic workforce planning through data analytics and reporting. Human Capital also manages the City's Employee Self-Service system and Customer Service Call Center. The Bureau of Workforce Operations' Executive Development Unit is dedicated to strengthening leadership capacity across New York City government by designing and delivering Citywide management and leadership development programs. The unit develops learning experiences that prepare current and emerging leaders to lead strategically, collaborate across agencies, and address the complex challenges facing City government. Through education, leadership academies, cross-agency networking, and strategic partnerships, the unit fosters a culture of continuous learning, supports succession planning, and builds a diverse pipeline of enterprise leaders equipped to drive innovation and deliver results for New Yorkers.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience appropriate to qualify for the specific assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and growth of premier career pipeline and talent development programs, including the HR Academy, Management Academy, Leadership Institute, and other workforce development initiatives.
• Assist with coordinating program logistics, participant communications, registration processes, attendance tracking, and event execution for training and development programs.
• Maintain and analyze program data by creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.
• Develop professional, engaging, and visually compelling presentations, training materials, reports, and event communications using PowerPoint and other presentation software.
• Assist in the delivery of recruitment, outreach, and workforce development events by providing hands-on support to job seekers and promoting career opportunities across City agencies.
• Collaborate with agency partners, program participants, and external stakeholders to support workforce initiatives and enhance the employee learning experience.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and program evaluations to support data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement.
• Support special projects related to talent development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with event planning, meeting coordination, and training logistics, including scheduling, room setup, registration management, and post-event follow-up.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed