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City Manager - City of Ypsilanti, MI (ID: 459507) |
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Title | City Manager |
Type | City/County Manager and Administrators |
Date Posted | 2023-10-20 |
City / Organization | City of Ypsilanti, MI |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | rebecca@amycelltalent.com |
Description | About the Community Historic Ypsilanti is a community of 22,000 in southeast Michigan. Ypsilanti is the home of Eastern Michigan University, as well as the Michigan Automotive Heritage Museum, Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Festival, DIYpsi, Totally Awesome Fest, and Summerfest. Ypsilanti is a progressive and welcoming city that has a unique vibe and eclectic arts scene and a vibrant nightlife. The city is made up of three main districts: Downtown, Depot Town, and West Cross. These well preserved historic areas present beautiful architecture and unique buildings filled with local retail and restaurant businesses. Ypsilanti's business community is a mixture of traditional manufacturing firms with small arts- and tech-based companies. The city combines one of Michigan's largest local historic districts, centered on its older neighborhoods and downtown, with a Redevelopment Ready Certification. Affectionately known as "Ypsi" by locals, Ypsilanti has an authentic ambiance worthy of a weekend getaway. You'll find passionate, diverse community members as unique as the area they live in. To learn more about the City, please visit: http://www.cityofypsilanti.com About the Opportunity The City Manager shall be the administrative officer of the City and shall hold office at the pleasure of the City Council. Under the general supervision of the City Council, they perform a broad range of administrative and financial functions in support of the daily operations which serve the best interests of the community of Ypsilanti as a whole. Key Responsibilities Include:
About You: We seek a strong verbal and written communicator, resource connector, servant leader, detail oriented, project manager who can work effectively with City Council members, a committed staff, and the unique community to create a strategic plan for this great community, and to put in place the strategies and tactics to achieve the community embraced vision. The City Manager will have a role in helping to address key issues that are facing the City, including:
In terms of the competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following:
Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field. Master’s degree (MPA or MBA) preferred. Applications are requested by November 19th. Candidates seeking confidentiality under Michigan law should clearly state their intention. |