Pay Range: $148,000-$200,000
Chief Administrative Officer
City of Shaker Heights, Ohio
Salary commensurate with experience
The City of Shaker Heights, a historic, progressive, and welcoming community, is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to oversee the day-to-day operations of the City. The CAO will be only the third person to hold this role in 50 years.
This individual will report to the mayor, lead a Management Team of highly qualified, deeply engaged professionals respected throughout the region, and serve as Clerk of City Council. As Clerk of Council, will oversee development of meeting materials, serve as a liaison to Council members, and report to Council and the mayor on a regular basis about progress with City initiatives.
This position puts a forward-thinking, energetic, creative, and experienced public-service professional at the helm of the City’s administration to ensure the City’s success in achieving its stated goals, now and into the future.
The ideal candidate will possess executive and administrative training and experience to effectively manage the City’s $84.3 million all funds budget and 300 employees while ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency.
Deep and demonstrated understanding of the rich history of Shaker Heights, its current challenges and forward-looking initiatives, and a commitment to support and uphold the City’s values as they relate to all operations and work products are essential.
Leadership experience in government, politics or community organizations, and relationships with other key decision makers in government and non-governmental organizations will serve the successful candidate well.
Be prepared to love this job, work with and through your team to continuously improve the quality of life in Shaker, and serve a mayor and City Council members dedicated to public service and to the success of this unique and desirable City.
Qualified candidates, please submit your letter of interest and resume to human.resources@shakerheightsoh.gov . EOE
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Monday, May 5, 2025. For more information, please email Sandra.middleton@shakerheightsoh.gov .