The City of Urbana is seeking qualified applicants for an exciting opportunity to lead the economic growth and development initiatives for the City of Urbana as the Economic Development Manager. This position oversees advanced Economic Development activities through management of the Economic Development Division. Responsibilities include personnel administration; coordinating work programs; and leading efforts to attract responsible investment, support business retention and expansion, and strategic planning and development.
The Economic Development Manager plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and development initiatives for the City of Urbana. This position oversees advanced Economic Development activities through management of the Economic Development Division. Responsibilities include personnel administration; coordinating work programs; and leading efforts to attract responsible investment, support business retention and expansion, and strategic planning and development.
This role also requires active management of the Central TIF district, including responsibility for administering the budget, overseeing long-term fund management, and ensuring all TIF reporting is completed in full compliance with the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.
Minimum qualifications for the position include the following:
Preferred/desirable qualifications:
The City of Urbana offers competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. The full salary range for this position is $94,993.43 - $156,739.17 per year; the starting annual range is $94,993.43 - $125,866.29.
The City of Urbana provides its employees with a robust benefits package that includes the following options: Health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois, including a no-cost premium option for employees Dental insurance options through Delta Dental Vision, Voluntary Life, Short/Long-term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance options Flexible Spending Plan option Paid holidays Generous vacation and unlimited sick leave accruals
Making Urbana a better place to live, work, and thrive. In collaboration with local businesses, community organizations, and government agencies, we help plan and implement strategies that boost economic vitality, create affordable housing options, ensure proper land use, and maintain the highest building safety standards.
Urbana is internationally welcoming community. Home to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship public university and one of the preeminent research institutions in the world. With the help of four beautiful seasons, a richly diverse population, a Big Ten university, and a vibrant arts and entertainment scene Urbana offers a variety of services, recreation, and culture.
One of the greatest characteristics of Urbana is the outstanding quality of life and low cost of living. Because of its natural assets and college setting, Urbana offers residents a metropolitan feel with small-town charm. In recent years, Urbana has been cited by the National Home Builders Association as one of the top ten most affordable housing markets in the United States. The highly ranked school districts, park district, library, and award-winning mass transit district also highlight the community's dedication to excellence.
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