Job Description
Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO)
Position
Policy Advisor, Programs
Job Number: 41676
The Agency You’ll Join
The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is
head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of
New York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams’
Administration is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality,
improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an
agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership and build our teams around these
values. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With
The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is leading New York City’s response to, and service
provision for, the influx of asylum seekers. New York City’s response is unique throughout the nation
and includes complex services for asylum seekers, including but not limited to legal supports, advocacy,
shelter, education, workforce training, clothing and food donations, and collaboration with faith-based
and community-based organizations. The Office of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) coordinates
between agencies, makes sure that agencies have the resources they need, and manages the City’s
advocacy to the state and federal governments. The Office also leads strategic planning for the City’s
response, including long-term planning and policy drafting.
The Problems You’ll Solve
The Decompression/Exit Strategies Branch manages cross-agency initiatives to promote exit from City
shelters, including assistance with immigration paperwork, jobs, relocation, and housing. Reporting to
the OASO Director of Decompression & Exit Strategies, the Policy Advisor, Programs will be responsible
for cross-agency and multi-stakeholder project management for the portfolio of programs. The Office
of Asylum Seeker Operations (OASO) is recruiting for one (1) Community Coordinator, to function as
the Policy Advisor, Programs, who will:
- Develop project plans, status reports and other documentation in order to estimate work
- Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to develop KPI’s, and conduct quantitative and
qualitative data analysis, identifying trends and making recommendations for project pivots or
improvements.
- Collaborate with the Data and Technology team to perform data analysis and generate
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork,
- Support management of day-to-day operations and vender management relationships.
- Support finance team in reporting, documentation and invoice review and operational
- Collaborate with City agencies on cross-agency program initiatives.
- Perform policy analysis and research to create memos and briefs.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, stay up-to-date with industry trends and best
practices, and provide actionable insights that support decision-making.
About You
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community
- High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates
Preferred Skills
- Public policy, public administration, social work housing, or related field preferred.
- Experience in project management and policy analysis.
- Experience in City government or with an organization which engages with City government.
- Knowledge of organizational management and systems development
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven experience managing project works with minimal oversight and ability to self-start on
- Prior experience managing government (any level) programs a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and partners in a cross-cultural, multi-
disciplinary environment excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and networking skills, ability to
manage a variety of internal and external relationships, to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Salary
The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive
salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role
is $59,116 to $86,000.
Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other
factors.
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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement
The Office of the Mayor is an 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 based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not
limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of
the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.
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New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment