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City of New York · 1 day ago

Chief of Staff

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$190K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of New York is home to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority. The Chief of Staff will manage the Office of the CEO, assist in the planning and execution of strategic priorities, and oversee the operations while collaborating with senior leadership and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Manage the Office of the CEO, overseeing and directing a staff of 8

Work closely with the CEO to set and execute on Authority priorities

Synthesize and prioritize key information for the CEO, in coordination with the Deputy COS

Communicate and liaise with, and on behalf of the CEO to internal and external stakeholders, most notably, City Hall, residents, elected officials, City agencies, employees and non-profit partners

Collaborate closely with all NYCHA departments

Advise members of senior leadership, including department leaders and NYCHA’s Board Chair and Board members

Track and follow up on key deliverables at the senior leadership level

In coordination with the CEO, Deputy Chief of Staff, and administrative staff, ensure CEO’s schedule is effectively managed to prioritize key activities

Manage confidential data, including sensitive business, financial and personnel information

Represent CEO’s perspectives across key Authority initiatives, projects, and priorities

Coordinate and lead external and internal meetings on behalf of the CEO

Collaborate with senior leadership and provide project management and support, where necessary

Diagnose and troubleshoot key organizational challenges, as needed, on behalf of the CEO

Manage top priority initiatives that require cross-disciplinary implementation, particularly across multiple departments and levels

Execute projects that require utmost confidentiality and/or urgency for the Authority

Qualification

Strategic PlanningHousing PolicyStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementConfidential Information ManagementMicrosoft OfficeLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingIntegrity

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position including eighteen months of experience in a managerial, consultative, administrative, or supervisory capacity; or

A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience

Preferred

B.A. required, and advanced degree preferred from an accredited institution

A minimum 5+ years of relevant professional experience in government or public administration, business strategy and operations, housing policy or operations, housing finance and development, capital project management, or a related field

Prior Public or Affordable Housing, or other government agency and intergovernmental coordination experience is preferred

Knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, New York State and City regulations is a plus

Ability to effectively and strategically manage confidential and sensitive information

Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required

Benefits

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness