Mount Prospect, IL – Assistant to the Village Manager

The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois, population 56,852 is located along Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line, 23 miles from downtown Chicago and five miles north of O’Hare International Airport. The Village is seeking qualified individuals for the full-time position of Assistant to the Village Manager in the Village Manager’s Office of the Village Administration Department.

The Assistant to the Village Manager provides professional support to the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager. The work assignments range from administration of a variety of Village programs, complex research, policy formulation and high-level staff assignments which do not follow a prescribed routine. Please reference the Job Description for a list of essential job functions.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a municipal environment including but not limited to conducting in-depth analysis, manage special projects, prepare reports/memo, support employee committees, collaborate with staff to manage website content and be proficient in maintaining sensitive data in HR/Payroll or ERP systems (Tyler New World preferred).  Strong verbal and writing skills, ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and excellent customer service skills are a must.  Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field is required; Master’s Degree preferred.  An equivalent combination of relevant experience and training may be considered.

Starting salary for this position is $85,933 annually depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits include IMRF pension, sick, personal and vacation time, comprehensive health plans, life insurance, and 457 retirement plan.

For more information, or to apply, visit https://www.mountprospect.org/employment

The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.