Senior Advisor and Director, Workforce Development Board

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$150,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Talent and Workforce Development (NYC Talent) aims to ensure all New Yorkers can access good-paying careers and employers can access New York City's talent. This office aligns efforts across the city's public-private workforce development ecosystem, provides data and policy expertise, and supports program innovations and process improvements. NYC Talent collaborates with government, employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and philanthropic organizations to align the city's workforce development strategy with employer demand, jobseeker needs, and the evolving economy. Reporting to the Chief Policy and Programs Officer, the Senior Advisor and Director of the NYC Workforce Development Board is a key advisor and manager for NYC Talent priorities. This role involves leveraging resources to build an integrated, equitable, and efficient workforce system, ensuring compliance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), supporting WIOA program innovation, and analyzing/advocating for policy changes. Specific tasks include interacting with senior staff, implementing new programs, reviewing legislation, producing memos, drafting talking points, and supporting interagency collaboration. This position will also supervise a team of one staff member.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
8+ years in government, public-policy, legal, or intergovernmental affairs, with at least three years in a managerial capacity, OR 10+ years of related work experience, with at least three years in a managerial capacity.
Extensive knowledge of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including formal presentation skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing projects to meet deadlines.
Ability to represent NYC Talent with confidence when presenting to senior-level public and private sector partners.
Self-starter who positively contributes to a learning culture and collaborative team.
Ability to quickly absorb complex, technical concepts and brief staff and external stakeholders.
Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Preferred knowledge of New York City’s workforce development landscape, including youth and adult WIOA programs.
Commitment to increasing equitable job access to growing sectors for New Yorkers.
Experience working within workforce development.
Preferred knowledge of the labor market and in-demand occupations.
Master’s degree in Public Administration, policy, Juris Doctorate, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as Director of the NYC Workforce Development Board (WDB), supporting its role in overseeing WIOA funding and performance, and coordinating with relevant city agencies.
Serve as primary subject matter expert on WIOA, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing Board governance, and reviewing/communicating policy guidance.
Support WIOA strategy development by advising on leveraging WIOA to advance economic mobility, maximize access to services for underserved populations, and reduce disparities.
Manage Board Compliance and Governance, including Board composition, WIOA Local Plan development, maintenance of official records, policy development, COIB oversight, One-Stop Oversight, event logistics, and ensuring agency and Board member briefings.
Manage Fiscal & Programmatic Oversight, including audit management, tracking funding allocations, monitoring fiscal health, processing Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Notices, and negotiating/monitoring performance accountability measures.
Provide expert technical assistance to NYC Talent’s Industry Partnerships for employer engagement.
Support City efforts to maximize WIOA leveraging against other funding streams.
Represent NYC on the NYSDOL Statewide WDB Directors' calls and co-chair the Regional Business Services Team.
Review and coordinate responses to requests for Letters of Support for grant applications.
Serve as spokesperson, representative, and ambassador of NYC Talent in public forums, advocating for initiatives and preparing written materials.