New York City / Department of Education Administrative / Strategic Initiative Specialist

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Strategic Initiative Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

5 employees hold this title in Department of Education Administrative. Median total compensation for the role is $148,026, above the department median of $70,024.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $771.1K
Role median: $148,026
Agency median: $70,024
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Strategic Initiative Specialist is held in 20 New York City departments. In Department of Education Administrative, the median of $148,026 ranks #3 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$183,643 · 3

Department of Health/Mental Hygiene

$159,951 · 7

Department of Buildings

$145,248 · 6

Fire Department

$144,419 · 4

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$144,316 · 1

Administrative for Children's Services

$141,691 · 7

Office of the Comptroller

$134,906 · 3

Technology & Innovation

$133,143 · 3

District Attorney Kings County

$129,072 · 3

Department of Transportation

$122,465 · 10

Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services

$114,672 · 11

Housing Preservation & Development

$112,617 · 7

Median total compensation for the Strategic Initiative Specialist role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Accountant 45
Administrative Assistant to Community Education Council 32
Administrative Education Analyst 367
Administrative Education Officer 363
Administrative Procurement Analyst 34
Administrative Quality Assurance Specialist 42
Administrative Staff Analyst 166
Agency Attorney 190
Area Manager of School Maintenance 26
Assistant Retirement Benefits Examiner 34
Associate Education Analyst 74
Associate Quality Assurance Specialist 32
Associate Retirement Benefits Examiner 42
Associate School Food Service Manager 47
Bookkeeper 51
Carpenter 38
Certified IT Administrator 77
Certified IT Developer 62
City Research Scientist 29
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 147
Community Assistant 202
Community Associate 2,455
Community Coordinator 1,683
Computer Associate 76
Computer Service Technician 28
Computer Specialist 164
Computer Systems Manager 121
Confidential Investigator 92
Customer Information Representative MA L 1549 249
Education Analyst 54
Education Officer 159
Electrician 57
Executive Agency Counsel 74
Interpreter/Translator 29
Investigator Employee Disc 26
Machinist 27
Management Auditor 23
Occupational Therapist 2,492
Physical Therapist 797
Plumber 37
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 174
Procurement Analyst 44
Quality Assurance Specialist 30
School Business Manager 125
School Computer Technology Specialist 254
School Food Service Manager 326
School Lunch Aide 656
School Lunch Assistant 55
School Lunch Assistant Cook 148
School Lunch Loader and Handler 29
School Plant Manager 42
Secretary 24
Senior School Lunch Aide 303
Special Officer 35
Staff Nurse 677
Staff Nurse Assignment Level 3 27
Steam Fitter 41
Substance Abuse Prevention & Intervention Specialist 319
Supervising Computer Service Technician 25
Supervising Therapist 42

Record list

Employees with this title

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Pragya Nandini

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$199,211

Base pay: $199,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,211
Hire date: 2022-11-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $206,274
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Pragya Nandini is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $199,211.

Sharon Adams

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$167,223

Base pay: $167,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,223
Hire date: 2023-03-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $176,806
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sharon Adams works as a Strategic Initiative Specialist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Sharon earned $167,223 in 2025.

Lisette Saravia

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$148,026

Base pay: $147,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,026
Hire date: 2019-11-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Brooklyn
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $153,231
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Lisette Saravia holds the role of Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Education Administrative based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $148,026.

Felicia Barnes

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$130,910

Base pay: $130,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,910
Hire date: 2023-01-17
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $135,551
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Felicia Barnes works as a Strategic Initiative Specialist for Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Felicia earned $130,910 in 2025.

Darlene Walker-Mungin

Strategic Initiative Specialist/Department of Education Administrative

2025 total comp

$125,695

Base pay: $125,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,695
Hire date: 1988-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $130,151
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 740
Regular Hours: 1,820

Darlene Walker-Mungin is a Strategic Initiative Specialist at Department of Education Administrative based in Manhattan. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $125,695.