Deputy Executive Director, FutureReadyNYC - 25019

Company: New York City Department of Education
Location: New York
Posted on: April 1, 2025

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Connect with UsDeputy Executive Director, FutureReadyNYC - 25019Educational Management Associate (Board of Education)Level:G6Division/Office:Office of Student PathwaysBorough:CitywidePosting End Date:03/27/2025Description:Position Summary: New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) has outlined a bold vision to reimagine the educational experience for all New York City Public School students , so they graduate with real - world skills and experience, a headstart on postsecondary, and a strong plan to put them on a path to a rewarding career and long-term economic security.The Office of Student Pathways (Pathways ), under the leadership of the Chief of Student Pathways , is tasked with driving towards the administration's bold vision to reimagine the student experience through Career-Connected Learning (CCL) so that by 2030: 100% of NYCPS students will enter high school with skills in financial literacy and computational thinking and having explored careers of interest:

• 100% of NYCPS graduates will have foundational skills for career readiness, computer science , and financial literacy, a strong plan , and early college credits/career credentials; and
• 100,000 NYCPS high schoolers will have in-depth experiences in career-connected pathways, including internships or apprenticeships, in high growth, high opportunity fields.The Deputy Executive Director, FutureReadyNYC, will drive transformative change to achieve this vision system wide with a focus commitment to activate student passion and purpose by providing every public high school student with access to high quality career connected learning. The position will lead efforts of the Career-Connected Pathways which represent exemplary career connected learning, by integrating essential elements for successful college and career outcomes driven by strong school leadership teams focused on systems building committed to long-term economic security for each student and each graduate.The incumbent will be an exceptional leader who will manage the team that will build effective career pathways for equity, impact and scale. Performs related work.Key Relationships : Chief of Student Pathways; works closely with the Mayor's Office, the Chancellor's Office the Office of Student Pathways leadership, and related offices within the Division of Teaching and Learning, Superintendents, Division of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT), and the Fund for Public School.Reports to: Executive Director, Career Connected LearningDirect Reports: Senior Director, Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeships; Senior Director, Career Connected Instruction; Senior Director, FutureReadyNYC; Directors of Healthcare Pathway; Tech Pathways ; Business Pathway; and Education, Community & Social Service; Associate Director, Project & Data Management; Coordinator, FutureReadyNYC Green PathwayResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership and Implementation
  • Develop and oversee the execution and equitable scaling of FutureReadyNYC, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of Career Connected Learning and NYC Public Schools.
  • Ensure robust delivery of evidence-based components in an integrated manner to constitute the FutureReadyNYC student experience including instruction, work-based learning, early college credits and credentials, financial literacy and personalized advising.
  • Lead the execution and integration of Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeships to serve 3000 students with pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships by 2030.
  • Lead the integration of FutureReadyNYC with Career and Technical Education and alternative school models including transfer schools, district 75, international schools and sites for shared instruction.
  • Co-lead development and implementation of career connected instruction for the CCL portfolio of schools.Partnership Development
    • Work cross functionally with Pathways leads to build and sustain partnerships with higher education institutions, employers, workforce development intermediaries and community-based organizations to support program delivery.
    • Represent FutureReadyNYC at events, conferences, and meetings to advocate for career-connected learning.
    • Manage vendor relationships, creating and implementing work plans and providing critical input on analysis and citywide career-connected pathway expansion plans and systems development.Program and Resource Management
      • Oversee a multi-million-dollar program budget, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and alignment with program objectives.
      • Develop and implement systems to track program outcomes, including student engagement and completion, credential attainment, and workforce readiness metrics.
      • Ensure equitable access to programming for all students, with a focus on underserved populations.Team Leadership and Capacity Building
        • Supervise and mentor a team of senior directors, directors and support staff, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
        • Develop and deploy a system of support for school leaders and educators to effectively deliver career-connected learning experiences.
        • Support change management efforts to align internal teams, schools and stakeholders with transformative change that underpins preparing students for strong careers and long-term economic security.Data-Driven Decision Making
          • Use data and analytics to assess program impact, identify areas for improvement, and inform strategic planning.
          • Develop and present reports to senior leadership, stakeholders, and funders to demonstrate program effectiveness .Build Relationships and Effective Communications
            • Clearly articulate vision through data and storytelling and finds common ground across diverse internal and external stakeholders while transparently communicating roles and responsibilities.
            • Build trust, foster collaboration, ensure inclusivity and understanding across cultural and professional contexts.
            • Develop effective communication channels that foster a sense of community across schools leading this work while serving to track progress and execution towards robust student outcomes.
            • Drive continuous improvement and build a culture of growth.Qualification Requirements:Minimum
              • A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, education administration, personnel administration, management or a related field and four years of satisfactory, responsible, full-time experience in any of the above areas or in another area of specialization applicable to the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, consultative, managerial or executive capacity; or
              • Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, consultative, managerial or executive experience as described above.Plus
                • Seven-plus years of senior project leadership experience and/or a demonstrated knowledge and expertise of issues related to college and career readiness, transition and success, particularly for low-income and minority young people .
                • Supervisory experience working with educational program administrators and instructors .
                • Demonstrated commitment to equitable outcomes for all students and a track record of advancing this goal through your professional work .
                • Deep experience and expertise in culturally responsive/sustaining ways of working .
                • Wide experience working with education clients, including schools, districts, state and federal agencies, policymakers, colleges and universities, and businesses and community organizations .
                • Expertise in career and technical education, postsecondary success, and/or workforce education .
                • Demonstrated project management skills, including ability to develop and manage multi-million - dollar contracts and budgets.Preferred
                  • Experience in the private sector or building relationships with employers and higher education.
                  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
                  • Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with education and non-education personnel, internal and external to the NYCPS.
                  • Ability to think strategically and translate insights into action; project management experience.
                  • Ability to organize facts and present information and figures in a clear, concise and logical manner, both spoken and written.
                  • Creative problem-solver with the ability to perform independent, thoughtful analysis around important educational issues.
                  • Knowledge of the programs and philosophy of the NYCPS.
                  • Experience in managing and maintaining city, state and federal relationships .
                  • Ability to conduct and/or oversee policy and engagement execution on difficult, complex, and sensitive issues affecting public education.
                  • Competencies in Strategic Vision and Leadership, collaboration and partnership development, program management and execution, systems thinking and data-driven decision-making, and equity-focused leadership.(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.* New York City Residency is NOT Required *We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERDOE Non- Discrimination Policy
                    The Department of Education of 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 upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs 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/ .
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