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Assistant Director, Special Initiatives, WNY

State of New York
Location
Buffalo, NY
Compensation
$80,000 - $90,000 / year
Employment type

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Basic Function:

Plan, manage, oversee and administer special initiatives focused on the WNY Region, including project development, financial performance, intergovernmental relations, and communications.

Work Performed:

  • Design, gain approvals, obtain funding sources and overall project management for special initiatives and projects.
  • Work with senior staff, program staff, contract staff, various agency specialists, consultants, Governor’s office and counsel to implement these initiatives.
  • Provide project implementation tracking and oversight for all Western NY priority projects.
  • Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of priority projects and activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Western NY Regional Economic Development Council, Governor’s Western NY regional office, regional and local economic development agencies, other State, local and federal agencies, and other public and private sector stakeholders and organizations as needed.
  • Manage external communications with other regional, state, private entities, including participation in work groups, boards, interagency negotiations, coordination, etc.
  • Review and coordinate approval with Governor’s office of materials including letters, briefings, brochures, reports, marketing material, website content, etc.
  • Establish program goals and objectives and metrics for evaluation of program performance.
  • Assist in the structure and negotiations of State involvement in awarding benefits related to these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience

Knowledge required: Knowledge of business, economic development, planning and design, real estate finance,

supervision and coordination of large-scale projects, public development programs and management.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Full-time
Date posted
Sep 23, 2026
95 Perry Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

How to apply

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.

*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Basic Function:

Plan, manage, oversee and administer special initiatives focused on the WNY Region, including project development, financial performance, intergovernmental relations, and communications.

Work Performed:

  • Design, gain approvals, obtain funding sources and overall project management for special initiatives and projects.
  • Work with senior staff, program staff, contract staff, various agency specialists, consultants, Governor’s office and counsel to implement these initiatives.
  • Provide project implementation tracking and oversight for all Western NY priority projects.
  • Ensure effective communication, coordination and integration of priority projects and activities between divisions and departments of ESD, Western NY Regional Economic Development Council, Governor’s Western NY regional office, regional and local economic development agencies, other State, local and federal agencies, and other public and private sector stakeholders and organizations as needed.
  • Manage external communications with other regional, state, private entities, including participation in work groups, boards, interagency negotiations, coordination, etc.
  • Review and coordinate approval with Governor’s office of materials including letters, briefings, brochures, reports, marketing material, website content, etc.
  • Establish program goals and objectives and metrics for evaluation of program performance.
  • Assist in the structure and negotiations of State involvement in awarding benefits related to these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent Experience required: 5 years relevant experience, including supervisory experience

Knowledge required: Knowledge of business, economic development, planning and design, real estate finance,

supervision and coordination of large-scale projects, public development programs and management.

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.