Assistant City Manager

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is open until filled with a preferred application date of October 18, 2024. The City of Columbia, Missouri seeks a visionary leader with strong decision-making skills to join its leadership team as Assistant City Manager. The ideal candidate must be a proven municipal leader with the ability to successfully manage any City Department, program, project or activity assigned by the City Manager. The incoming Assistant City Manager will provide executive leadership and strategic guidance to ensure the efficient operation of city government and will work alongside public safety departments (police and fire) and will be key in the discussion to address community violence. The City of Columbia is consistently ranked as one of America's top 30 cities to live in because of its low cost of living, low crime rate and education level of the community. Often described as vibrant, diverse, innovative and progressive, Columbia is a friendly and welcoming city with a thriving downtown and an abundance of cultural opportunities.The purpose of this job is to provide executive leadership and strategic guidance to city departments and offices as assigned by the City Manager. Performs highly responsible and complex management and administrative duties. Oversees and manages a variety of special projects for the City Manager. Oversees administration and research for policies, procedures, and development of assigned city departments.