Senior Program Manager
- Department: DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
- Department: Workforce Special Initiatives
- Salary Range: $60,889.00 – $94,521.00
Job Description
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. DYCD is seeking an accomplished candidate for the position of Senior Program Manager in the OSOW unit. OSOW provides New York City young adults between the ages of 14 and 24 with paid internships and job placement.
Under the supervision of an OSOW Deputy Director, with latitude for independent decision-making, the Senior Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring 10+ contracts and will perform the following duties:
- Monitor and assess OSOW Providers' performance to ensure program administration and practices result in high-quality services to youth;
- Clearly communicate program policies and procedures to guide OSOW Providers and ensure they achieve contractual goals;
- Ensure fiscal responsibility and provide technical expertise in the submission of program work scopes, budgets, and pre-program documentation;
- Utilize DYCD’s web-based information management systems;
- Conduct field visits to providers’ program sites and offer technical assistance;
- Complete audits of program records at provider sites and make ad-hoc visits to support special initiatives and events as needed;
- Represent/communicate on behalf of the agency by attending public events;
- Supervise seasonal staff, distribute assignments, review and log/track monitoring reports;
- Compile, analyze, and process all reports/data supporting provider performance statistics;
- Other projects and tasks as needed to support the OSOW unit and programs.
- Flexible schedules are required and are at the discretion of your supervisor based on program needs.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community-centered activities; 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
- Experience in and knowledge of workforce and youth development field preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
- Ability to multi-task and meet constricted deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with people.
- Computer literate with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
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 specific counties.
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.
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