Spelman College
Assistant Vice President, Strategy
Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
New York City Economic Development Corporation
Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. TEAM OVERVIEW NYCEDC’s Strategy team is at the forefront of shaping strategy and policy across diverse topic areas that are front-of-mind for senior stakeholders. Our work falls into four categories: Strategy & change management : Assist senior leaders with shaping NYCEDC’s vision and setting the organization’s strategy, e.g. lead an annual organization-wide goal-setting process. Foresight & collaborative ideation : Provide EDC with foresight of looming policy issues and support our colleagues in advancing high-potential ideas, e.g. develop a strategy and roadmap to build an offshore wind industry in NYC. Program design & execution : Design and develop interdisciplinary, cross-departmental programs of work, e.g. co-develop programs to enable the growth of a legal, equitable cannabis industry. Special projects : Provide advice and support to NYCEDC leadership and City Hall for urgent and complex projects, e.g. develop specific pandemic response and economic recovery initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Deliver client-ready, data-driven recommendations
to address complex problems: Structure projects from inception to close and lead them through ambiguity. Oversee project teams as they conduct independent research, expert interviews, data gathering and analysis, and financial modeling. Work with team members to generate insights from research and turn insights into compelling presentations or memos for key stakeholders (e.g. EDC senior staff, City Hall, external partners).
Manage multi-stakeholder project teams : Play the lead project manager role across a portfolio of projects. Support junior team members in developing project scopes and workplans, adjusting the timing of key deliverables and milestones as the situation requires. Effectively balance effort across the portfolio to reflect relative project priorities. Proactively manage senior leadership on project timelines, deliverables, and risks.
Play a trusted facilitation and advisory role
with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall: Communicate in a way that is sensitive to different audiences and present information and recommendations clearly and concisely. Understand and invest in learning context surrounding City government and relationships. Play a facilitation role in resolving conflicting interests or differences of opinion.
Build collaborative relationships
that drive greater efficacy in project delivery: Act as a “connector” across different teams and initiatives. Use relationships to identify new opportunities to work with other EDC teams and City agencies. Galvanize resources from various teams towards concerted action.
Mentor and coach junior Strategy team members : Provide project and professional development guidance and support to junior staff. Design and lead team meetings, activities, and professional development opportunities. Take on formal management responsibilities over time.
Qualifications: 5+ years of total work experience preferred. Candidates with fewer years may be considered for a more junior role. Experience in strategy, operations, and/or project management within an analytical environment is valued. Experience in local government, public policy, or economic development is also a plus. Previous supervisory and management experience preferred. Strong communication skills – both verbal and written – with a track record of interfacing with and advising senior leadership. Passion for professional development and building strong teams. Ability to effectively balance a portfolio of projects with potentially competing demands and deadlines. Demonstrated interest or experience in economic development, real estate, New York City, and/or public policy issues is a plus. NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire. About Us : New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives: Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans. Vision and hearing benefits. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Short term and long-term disability coverage. 100% employer-covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage. Up to 25 vacation days. Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays. Parental leave – up to 20 paid weeks. Retirement savings programs: Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan. 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
Tuition Reimbursement program. Continuing education and professional development. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. College savings plan. A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support. Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more. Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to modification at any time, at the discretion of the organization. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees’ talents. For more information, visit our website at
edc.nyc .
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Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. TEAM OVERVIEW NYCEDC’s Strategy team is at the forefront of shaping strategy and policy across diverse topic areas that are front-of-mind for senior stakeholders. Our work falls into four categories: Strategy & change management : Assist senior leaders with shaping NYCEDC’s vision and setting the organization’s strategy, e.g. lead an annual organization-wide goal-setting process. Foresight & collaborative ideation : Provide EDC with foresight of looming policy issues and support our colleagues in advancing high-potential ideas, e.g. develop a strategy and roadmap to build an offshore wind industry in NYC. Program design & execution : Design and develop interdisciplinary, cross-departmental programs of work, e.g. co-develop programs to enable the growth of a legal, equitable cannabis industry. Special projects : Provide advice and support to NYCEDC leadership and City Hall for urgent and complex projects, e.g. develop specific pandemic response and economic recovery initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Deliver client-ready, data-driven recommendations
to address complex problems: Structure projects from inception to close and lead them through ambiguity. Oversee project teams as they conduct independent research, expert interviews, data gathering and analysis, and financial modeling. Work with team members to generate insights from research and turn insights into compelling presentations or memos for key stakeholders (e.g. EDC senior staff, City Hall, external partners).
Manage multi-stakeholder project teams : Play the lead project manager role across a portfolio of projects. Support junior team members in developing project scopes and workplans, adjusting the timing of key deliverables and milestones as the situation requires. Effectively balance effort across the portfolio to reflect relative project priorities. Proactively manage senior leadership on project timelines, deliverables, and risks.
Play a trusted facilitation and advisory role
with senior leaders at EDC and City Hall: Communicate in a way that is sensitive to different audiences and present information and recommendations clearly and concisely. Understand and invest in learning context surrounding City government and relationships. Play a facilitation role in resolving conflicting interests or differences of opinion.
Build collaborative relationships
that drive greater efficacy in project delivery: Act as a “connector” across different teams and initiatives. Use relationships to identify new opportunities to work with other EDC teams and City agencies. Galvanize resources from various teams towards concerted action.
Mentor and coach junior Strategy team members : Provide project and professional development guidance and support to junior staff. Design and lead team meetings, activities, and professional development opportunities. Take on formal management responsibilities over time.
Qualifications: 5+ years of total work experience preferred. Candidates with fewer years may be considered for a more junior role. Experience in strategy, operations, and/or project management within an analytical environment is valued. Experience in local government, public policy, or economic development is also a plus. Previous supervisory and management experience preferred. Strong communication skills – both verbal and written – with a track record of interfacing with and advising senior leadership. Passion for professional development and building strong teams. Ability to effectively balance a portfolio of projects with potentially competing demands and deadlines. Demonstrated interest or experience in economic development, real estate, New York City, and/or public policy issues is a plus. NYC residency is required within 180 days of hire. About Us : New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives: Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans. Vision and hearing benefits. Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Short term and long-term disability coverage. 100% employer-covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage. Up to 25 vacation days. Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays. Parental leave – up to 20 paid weeks. Retirement savings programs: Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan. 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan.
Tuition Reimbursement program. Continuing education and professional development. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. College savings plan. A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support. Employee discounts through Plum Benefits, Student Loan Servicing tools, and much more. Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to modification at any time, at the discretion of the organization. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees’ talents. For more information, visit our website at
edc.nyc .
#J-18808-Ljbffr