The Town of University Park Maryland seeks a Town Administrator with strong leadership skills, to help advance community initiatives and manage its municipal government in innovative and cost-effective ways. The Town (pop. 2,650) is fully residential, yet the effects of nearby development create unique opportunities and challenges for the community.
The Town Administrator performs complex professional, administrative, and management work and is responsible and accountable for the effective planning, organization, and direction of the overall administrative activities and operations of the Town in accordance with the Town Charter; related State, County, and Town laws and ordinances; and such directives, regulations, and policies as approved and adopted by the Council. The Town Administrator ensures that all policy decisions of the Council are implemented by the appropriate Town Departments.
The position is responsible for overseeing daily town operations including financial and human resource functions; providing leadership and direction in developing plans, interpreting data, and making recommendations; effectively and positively communicating with the public, council, staff, and contractors; working with a variety of agencies and organizations to accomplish goals; preparing reports and council packets; supporting council and the Mayor; attending all council meetings and other meetings and community events as needed.
This position is expected to work at Town Hall during regular business hours.
The position is open until filled, but applicants are encouraged to submit application materials no later than April 19, 2024.
The Recruitment Profile can be found at: www.upmd.org/RecruitmentProfile