Executive Director, Board of Correction
Core
Chief executive officer and principal advisor to the NYC Board of Correction, responsible for advancing the Board's strategic vision, operational effectiveness, and oversight mission of the city's correctional facilities.
Role type
Senior executive director (public sector oversight)
Builds
Strategic oversight, policy recommendations, and public credibility for the NYC correctional system
Domain
Public sector / Criminal justice / Governmental oversight
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational management, political navigation, stakeholder engagement, crisis management, public affairs, regulatory compliance, organizational development
Preferred skills
Board governance experience, legal background, criminal justice reform expertise
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide visionary strategic leadership to advance oversight and regulatory priorities; Manage and oversee agency staff and organizational priorities; Build partnerships with government agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders; Serve as primary spokesperson for the agency at public hearings and media engagements; Advise Board members on operational, legal, and policy matters; Lead communications strategies to strengthen transparency and public trust; Manage sensitive high-profile matters with discretion and crisis-management capabilities; Conduct regular visits to correctional facilities to maintain operational awareness.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC