Economic Development Manager, City of Urbana

Job posting: Economic Development Manager

The City of Urbana is seeking qualified applicants for an exciting opportunity to lead the economic growth and development initiatives for the City of Urbana as the Economic Development Manager. This position oversees advanced Economic Development activities through management of the Economic Development Division. Responsibilities include personnel administration; coordinating work programs; and leading efforts to attract responsible investment, support business retention and expansion, and strategic planning and development.

Responsibilities include management and oversight of advanced and complex professional Economic Development activities and programs for the City of Urbana, managing the Economic Development Division. Responsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff, developing and coordinating work programs and priorities, and ensuring the division is operating in accordance with federal, state and municipal statutes, and the City's priorities, mission, and values as reflected in the Imagine Urbana Comprehensive Plan.

Responsible for business attraction and retention activities, preparation of development and redevelopment agreements, and tax base growth and stabilization efforts.  Prepares, monitors, and coordinates the administration of economic development plans, projects, and programs. Oversees the administration of tax increment finance districts, Urbana Enterprise Zone, economic development loan and grant programs, and other economic development incentive programs. Undertakes special Economic Development projects as necessary. Markets economic development programs and the City of Urbana as a location site for business and industry. Coordinates with other economic development-related groups, including the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation, Experience CU, Champaign County Regional Planning Commission, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and other business associations and resource organizations. The Economic Development Manager ensures that the economic development staff are working in concert on shared priorities.