Rolling Meadows, Assistant to City Manager

First Review of Resumes on January 30, 2026

Ready to be at the center of it all? The City of Rolling Meadows is searching for our next Assistant to the City Manager – a high-impact role where strategy meets action, and where your work directly shapes the community. If you thrive when the work is varied, visible, and consequential, this role is for you.

This is a senior-level position that plays a pivotal role in supporting executive leadership, City Council activities, and organization-wide initiatives. You’ll develop policy recommendations, oversee citywide communications, support economic development deals, manage grants and contracts, and serve as the City’s ombudsman for complex public concerns. You’ll also supervise key staff and collaborate with department leaders across the organization.

Rolling Meadows is where suburban charm meets corporate innovation. Located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago along the “Golden Corridor” at Interstate 90 and Route 53, our community of 24,000+ residents enjoys tree-lined streets, a landmark Carillon Bell Tower and Veterans Memorial, and a thriving business environment.

Our downtown features brick-lined sidewalks and beautiful shade trees, while modern office towers throughout the community house some of the world’s most renowned corporations, including Arthur J. Gallagher’s global headquarters, Northrop Grumman, and Verizon. With more than 400 shops and restaurants and numerous cultural attractions nearby, Rolling Meadows offers the best of both worlds.

The City is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, public policy, political science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in public administration or a related field is preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of full-time, progressively responsible professional experience in local government in a management analyst, Assistant to the City Manager, or comparable administrative role.

The hiring range for this position is $91,925 to $120,000 annually, dependent on qualifications and experience. The maximum authorized salary for this position is $143,104. The salary range is adjusted annually, and employees are considered for raises annually on the basis of performance. A generous benefits package includes participation in the City’s award-winning Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) program, eligibility for 20% regularly scheduled remote work upon successful completion of one-year probationary period, competitive retirement and insurance options, and professional development opportunities.

(Any offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screening. The City is an equal opportunity employer.)