Citywide Career Pathways Coordinator

Permanent employees in the title and comparable titles 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.

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 55 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.

DCAS, through the Bureau of Workforce Operations' Career Pathways unit, is dedicated to building inclusive workforce pipelines and advancing the City of New York as an employer of choice, one that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The Career Pathways unit oversees several citywide programs, including the Office of Citywide Recruitment (OCR), Civil Service Pathways Fellowship (CSPF), NYC Urban Fellows Program, Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program (MGSP), Summer Internship Program (SIP), 55-a Program, and Public Service Corps (PSC).

The unit's core mission is to expand access to public service careers by providing employment resources to New York City residents and developing new talent for City government. Key responsibilities include conducting targeted outreach to develop talent pipelines, educating the public and current employees about the civil service system, and promoting awareness of career pathways across City agencies.

Under the direction of the unit's Director. the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
- Lead the coordination and execution of Citywide career pathways programs, including Public Service Corps, Summer Internship Program, Civil Service Pathways Fellowship, NYC Urban Fellows Program, Mayor's Graduate Scholarship Program, 55-a Program, and Citywide Recruitment.
- Serve as a primary liaison to agency supervisors, program participants, educational institutions, and external partners, ensuring strong communication and alignment.
- Drive program development and implementation by collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities.
- Represent the Career Pathways team at recruitment events and program-related functions, actively engaging candidates and promoting opportunities.
- Develop and manage program calendars and project timelines, ensuring timely execution of key phases such as recruitment, onboarding, development, and alumni transition.
- Assist in candidate recruitment and selection processes, including application review, scoring, interview logistics, and final cohort selection.
- Plan and facilitate onboarding meetings and information sessions to ensure a smooth program launch.
- Coordinate and participate in program engagement opportunities such as seminars, panel discussions, and networking events.
- Develop and maintain program manuals and standard operating procedures.
- Manage and update a centralized database of current and former program participants to maintain accurate records and facilitate alumni engagement.
- Recommend and implement programmatic improvements based on feedback, performance data, and industry best practices.
- Ad hoc duties as requested.

To Apply:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID # 722358. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
2. An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.

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.