o Serve as the Commissioner's principal advisor on agency management, strategy, and execution.
o Oversee the work of Deputy Commissioners and ensure alignment across divisions.
o Lead senior staff coordination and ensure effective communication across MOIA.
o Represent the Commissioner in internal and external meetings.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
o Lead agency strategic planning and ensure priorities translate into operational plans.
o Oversee cross-division initiatives and ensure coordination across policy, programs, and community engagement.
o Monitor implementation of major initiatives and troubleshoot operational barriers.
o Support the Commissioner in advancing key policy priorities across City government.
Agency Operations:
o Oversee internal operations, including HR and staffing, budgeting, contracts and procurement, and other internal systems.
o Ensure effective project management and operational coordination across teams.
o Establish systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and performance management.
o Support recruitment, staff development, and leadership capacity across MOIA.
Interagency and External Collaboration:
o Serve as a senior liaison between MOIA and City agencies, City Hall, and external partners.
o Oversee interagency initiatives impacting immigrant communities.
o Support the Commissioner in managing relationships with elected officials, advocates, and community stakeholders.
o Ensure effective coordination across communications, policy, and community engagement teams.
Program and Initiative Development:
o Support the Commissioner in advancing programs and initiatives that addre
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Additional Information
The Agency You'll Join:
The New York City Mayor's Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City's economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.
The Team You'll Work With:
The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established in 1984 and incorporated into the New York City Charter in 2001 to promote the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers, expand access to justice, and advance policies that strengthen immigrant communities across the city.
MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities by advising on and supporting the development and implementation of policies and programs that improve access to services for immigrant New Yorkers and speakers of other languages. The office partners with City agencies and community organizations to strengthen language access, expand equitable access to services, and advance initiatives that support immigrant communities citywide.
To learn more, visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/
The Problems You'll Solve:
The First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff serves as the principal strategic partner to the Commissioner, overseeing the coordination and execution of the agency's work across divisions. As a key advisor and trusted leader, the First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff ensures that MOIA's policy, programmatic, and operational priorities are implemented effectively and efficiently. The First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff is a member of MOIA's senior leadership team and works closely with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners to ensure effective management and implementation of the office's priorities.
In this role, the First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff oversees Deputy Commissioners and key administrative units, aligns agency strategy with day-to-day execution, and ensures coordination across internal teams, City Hall, and partner agencies. The First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff translates the Commissioner's priorities into agency-wide action, manages high-priority initiatives, and ensures that MOIA operates with clarity, accountability, and efficiency.
Specifically, the First Deputy Commissioner & Chief of Staff will solve for the following:
- Serve as the key advisor to the Commissioner, providing strategic counsel on agency direction, priorities, and operations.
- Oversee the work of Deputy Commissioners and guide cross-divisional initiatives across the agency to ensure alignment with agency priorities.
- Translate agency priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure alignment between policy, community engagement, communications, and operations.
- Manage internal decision-making processes and agency-wide strategic planning.
- Lead rapid response to emerging issues affecting immigrant communities.
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