THIS TITLE IS IN A CIVIL SERVICE COMPETITIVE CLASS THAT IS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION. POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WITH PERMANENT NYC CIVIL SERVICE STATUS AS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST OR PERMANENT IN AN EQUIVALENT TITLE THAT IS ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER UNDER 6.1.9 TO ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Office of Non-Public Schools (ONPS) is responsible for more than 800 schools and 250,000 students throughout all five boroughs of NYC. ONPS works collaboratively with City Hall, the New York State Department of Education, religious leaders, school leaders, elected representatives, and the standing committee members, as well as community members from diverse religious and cultural and linguistic backgrounds. ONPS is responsible for more than $100M in federal funding in support of ESSA and across Title I, Title II, Title III, and Tile IV programs, as well as $46M in allocations for the Smart Schools Bond Act and over $25M in NYSTL allocations. Our office is tasked with ensuring that all eligible students receive services in alignment with state and federal guidelines and with timely and meaningful collaboration with the standing committee.
The Special Assistant to the Senior Executive Director plays a key role within ONPS, working closely with the Senior Executive Director, Leadership Team, and senior staff to support the Senior Executive Director’s agenda. The Special Assistant may handle sensitive issues and confidential information requiring discretion. The Special Assistant manages the operations of the Senior Executive Director, including briefing the Senior Executive Director for internal and external events, and executing priority projects on the Senior Executive Director’s behalf. The Special Assistant also works closely with the Senior Executive Director’s Senior Leadership team to problem-solve, facilitate policy objectives, and ensure that key policy questions are brought to resolution at relevant meetings. The Special Assistant supports the Executive Administrator in executing critical cross-functional projects that advance the Senior Executive Director’s agenda. The Special Assistant is responsible for the coordination of work flows across cross-functional teams supporting the work of ONPS, including project management and coordination between the leadership team and all stakeholders. The Special Assistant will prepare for and attend all meetings with the Senior Executive Director as well as assist in preparation for meetings led by other members of the leadership team; developing agendas, taking minutes, communicating with stakeholders in State and City offices as well as with the standing committee as necessary. The Special Assistant provides administrative, logistical, and operational support to the Senior Executive Director, Executive Directors, and Field Teams in order to maintain an efficient and orderly workflow for the day-to-day operations of ONPS. Performs related work.
REPORTS TO: Senior Executive Director, Office of Non-Public Schools
DIRECT REPORTS: N/A
KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Works closely with the Senior Executive Director, Executive Directors, Team Supervisors, and Executive Administrator. Will communicate and collaborate with representatives from City Hall, the New York State Education Department, elected representatives, religious leaders, school leaders, and standing committee members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM
PREFERRED
SALARY: $107,203+
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)
PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2019 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.
NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO QUALIFIED PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.
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