City Administrator

Posted: 10-Jul-26 | Location: Austin, Minnesota | Type: Full Time

About the role

The City of Austin, Minnesota (population approximately 26,000) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as its next City Administrator and Executive Director of the Austin Port Authority. Austin is a financially stable community with a diverse economy, strong community partnerships, and a long-standing commitment to thoughtful growth. This is an opportunity to lead a community with the resources, momentum, and vision to make a lasting impact while enjoying the exceptional quality of life southeastern Minnesota has to offer.

As the City’s chief administrative officer, the City Administrator provides executive leadership for municipal operations, strategic initiatives, financial management, organizational development, and implementation of City Council priorities while also serving as Executive Director of the Austin Port Authority. Austin is seeking a collaborative, relationship-focused leader who inspires trust, builds consensus, and works effectively with elected officials, employees, businesses, community partners, and residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible local government management experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Experience in economic development

Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance.

Pay

Salary up to $212,326, depending on qualifications and experience. Salary and benefits are negotiable.

About Austin, Minnesota

Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,174 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. Austin is located at the intersection of Interstate Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 218 in the southeastern part of the state.