City of Carbondale, Illinois
City Manager

Carbondale, IL (population 27,201). Dynamic, progressive, growing community seeks experienced, proactive and collaborative professional to lead its organization consisting of 280 full time equivalent employees. Carbondale is located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Illinois, 96 miles southeast of St. Louis. Home to Southern Illinois University with 23,000 students, Carbondale is the center of commerce, entertainment, medicine, recreation, culture and education for region. The community is fiscally sound with a $42 million annual budget. The City of Carbondale has a strong emphasis on economic development and has established a 25 acre TIF District as well as partnered with the University on a new arena and stadium. The City Manager reports to the Mayor and a six member City Council. Two City Managers have served Carbondale since 1990. The City is seeking candidates with a record of significant accomplishment in a full-service, growing community, preferably a community with a large college or university. A bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban management, public policy, business administration, or related field is required plus seven to ten years increasingly responsible public management experience as chief executive or Asst. CAO in similar community or in larger community or combination of relevant experience and training. Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration is highly desired. Strong general management, economic development, fiscal management, motivating leadership skills and partnership oriented attitude critical. Also, outstanding organizational skills, plus proven interpersonal communication skills and well developed writing skills required. Appointed by Mayor and City Council. Residency required. Starting salary $120,000. Submit resume, cover letter with salary history and five references by February 22.