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City Administrator

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions
Adrian, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

About the Organization 

The City of Adrian, also known as the Maple City, is the county seat of Lenawee County, and is a city of arts and parks, a city of culture, and a city in transition. We have a broad range of year-round activities, including Art-A-Licious, and downtown Adrian’s First Fridays. Throughout Adrian, residents can enjoy more than 17 community parks and open spaces, including an 8-mile paved trail stretching from Adrian toward Tecumseh, and Heritage Park and Trestle Park which feature extensive mountain bike trails and boardwalks along the river.

The City of Adrian is home to an award-winning school district, and a historic downtown Adrian featuring 21st century dining, shopping, and entertainment. Arts and cultural activities are the core of our downtown, anchored by the Croswell Opera House, the longest continually operating opera house east of the Mississippi. Adrian has a thriving Latino community.

Nearby universities and training institutions constitute an extensive employment and educational resource for area businesses, including Adrian College, Siena Heights University, Jackson College, the LISD Tech Center and the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.

For additional information about the City of Adrian, visit: https://www.adriancity.com/.


About the Role of City Administrator

The city administrator is the chief administrative officer of the city government. The City Administrator shall carry out the policies formulated by the Commission and will manage the day-to-day operations of the City. This individual must be a dynamic leader who can foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and is someone who seeks to empower both the people they work with and the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the efficient administration of all administrative departments of the city government
  • Ensure that all laws and ordinances are enforced
  • Appoint, direct, and supervise the heads of the several city departments 
  • Give the proper department or officials ample notice of the expiration or termination of any franchises, contracts, or agreements
  • See that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the city or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise, or in any contract, are faithfully kept and performed
  • Recommend and administer an annual budget and keep the commission fully advised at all times as to the financial condition and needs of the city
  • Perform all administrative functions of the city
  • Responsible for the maintenance of a system of accounts of the city, which shall conform to any uniform system required by law, the commission, and to generally accepted principles and procedures of government accounting
  • Act as a purchasing agent for the city
 

About You

You have prior leadership experience within municipal government, and prioritize transparency and collaboration. You are a strong project manager. You thrive at building consensus and achieving results. You are energized by solving big problems, such as addressing the needs of community members that are living in poverty. 
 

To Apply

  • Applications are requested by May 25th.
  • Candidates seeking confidentiality under Michigan law should clearly state their intentions.

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