Deputy Director, Career Pathways

New-York-City-Department-of-Citywide-Administrative-Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DCAS is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director of Career Pathways to expand the City’s internship, fellowship, and scholarship programs. You will lead citywide efforts to broaden access to public service careers, partnering with agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations to strengthen diversity and talent pipelines.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Workforce Planning and Development, you will shape strategic initiatives, manage participation, measure outcomes, and present

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: master's degree or bachelor's with extensive relevant experience; 18 months in supervisory roles preferred.
• Preferred Skills include internship/fellowship/workforce development leadership, strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement, data-driven evaluation, and knowledge of civil service principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of Career Pathways programs from recruitment through completion.
• Develop initiatives to expand pathways into City government with focus on equity and long-term workforce sustainability.
• Manage the Mayor's Scholarship Program, including school engagement, agency coordination, and program evaluation.
• Evaluate new pathway programs and partnerships to support City workforce needs.
• Partner with Office of Citywide Recruitment to align outreach with workforce needs.
• Build partnerships with City agencies, colleges, community organizations, and workforce partners.
• Set program goals, metrics, and outcomes; drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze program data to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and represent Career Pathways in interagency meetings.

Skills

Internship programs

Fellowship programs

Workforce development

Talent acquisition

Early career programs

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic initiatives

Project management

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Master's degree in economics/finance/contract/public admin or JD

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years related experience

Associate degree with 6+ years related experience

High school diploma with 8+ years related experience

Job description

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 56 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS Human Capital (HC) is responsible for maintaining the Civil Service system for the City of New York. HC recruits and identifies the best-qualified candidates for City employment, administers Civil Service exams for positions and provides City agencies with a qualified pool of candidates to fill their hiring needs in a manner consistent with the State Constitution, Civil Service Law and laws governing equal employment opportunity. In addition, HC develops and interprets Citywide policies and programs; develops and conducts professional development and employee training programs; and implements the City's provisional reduction/avoidance plan, among other critical functions.

The Bureau of Workforce Operations' Career Pathways unit is dedicated to expanding access to public service careers and strengthening talent pipelines for City government. The unit oversees several citywide recruitment, internship, fellowship, and workforce development programs designed to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities New York City serves. Through targeted outreach, strategic partnerships, and public education, the team promotes career opportunities in City government, increases awareness of the civil service system, and creates pathways for New Yorkers and current employees to build rewarding careers in public service.

The Workforce Operations team is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader to serve as the Deputy Director of Career Pathways. This exciting role offers the opportunity to expand and strengthen the City's talent pipeline. Reporting to the Executive Director of Workforce Planning and Development, the Deputy Director will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day management of citywide early career programs, including internships, fellowships, and the Mayor's Scholarship Program, which supports current City employees in pursuing higher education while continuing their careers in City government.

Working closely with the Office of Citywide Recruitment, City agencies, educational institutions, and community partners, the Deputy Director will develop innovative strategies to expand pathways into City service, increase participant conversion to permanent employment, and ensure the City's workforce remains strong, diverse, and prepared for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Career Pathways programs, including internship, fellowship, and scholarship initiatives, from recruitment through program completion.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to expand and modernize pathways into City government, with a focus on increasing awareness, access, equity, and long-term workforce sustainability.
• Manage the Mayor's Scholarship Program, including school engagement, agency coordination, application submission, and program evaluation.
• Evaluate and recommend new pathway programs, partnerships, and initiatives that support the City's workforce needs and talent acquisition goals.
• Partner with the Office of Citywide Recruitment to align outreach and recruitment efforts with City workforce needs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with City agencies, colleges and universities, community organizations, and workforce development partners.
• Establish program goals, performance metrics, and outcome measures to assess effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze program data and workforce trends to identify opportunities, measure outcomes, and inform decision‑making.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership on program performance and strategic opportunities.
• Represent Career Pathways in interagency meetings, public events, and workforce development initiatives.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and special assignments that advance the mission of building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing City workforce.

Only permanent employees in the civil service title of Administrative Staff Analyst and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.

This position is also 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above; or

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing internship, fellowship, scholarship, workforce development, talent acquisition, or early career programs.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and managing complex projects.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using data and metrics to evaluate programs and inform decision-making.
• Knowledge of public sector workforce systems and civil service principles is preferred.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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 Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 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.