Do you have the vision to guide a town into its next chapter? The Borough of Swarthmore is searching for an exceptional Borough Manager to take the helm in shaping the future of our community. This is more than a job—it’s a rare opportunity to lead an engaged community, foster inclusion, and leave a meaningful legacy in a borough that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration. If you're a forward-thinking leader who thrives on challenge and purpose—this is your moment to lead. The Borough is in the process of hiring an interim Manager to provide a bridge between the departure of our current manager in early September and the hiring of a new manager. Note that this permanent position is scheduled to start in late December 2025 or early January 2026. Individuals may apply for both the interim and the permanent positions.

What you will do:
Serve as the chief administrative officer and primary representative of the Borough to its residents, businesses, community organizations, and external governmental entities.
Actively participate in Borough events, public meetings, and intergovernmental engagements.
Oversee all municipal operations except for the police department.
Foster a culture of excellence in service delivery to all borough stakeholders, including residents, businesses, Swarthmore College, civic groups, visitors, elected and appointed officials, and Borough staff.
Develop and manage the Borough’s annual budget.
Propose capital improvement projects and oversee asset management planning.
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, county, and state regulations.
Address concerns from the governing body, community members, and employees.
Provide leadership and guidance to department heads.
Interpret policies related to Borough services, infrastructure, programs, and operations.
Support key staff in planning and implementing special projects, and in creating, executing, and assessing new policies and procedures.
Serve as the Borough’s zoning officer and code enforcement official.

What We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree with related graduate-level education preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience preferably in local, state or federal government.
• Previous experience as a Municipal Manager or an Assistant Manager and ICMA-CM designation preferred.
• Knowledge of laws applicable to municipal governance.
• Experience with public budgeting, municipal finance and strategic planning.
• Proven executive and managerial acumen, sound professional judgment and unwavering ethical standards.
• Can-do attitude with excellent constituent service skills, poise and empathy.

Benefits:
Salary Compensation $110,000 – $150,000 per year.
Please note that our standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The Borough Manager is expected to attend several evening meetings monthly and be on-call as necessary outside business hours.
Health, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
457 retirement plan with employer matching contribution of up to 5%.
401A Pension Plan.
Generous paid vacation and holiday time off.

Standard office hours are four days a week, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5: p.m. The Borough Manager may work remotely on Friday. The manager is expected to attend several evening meetings monthly and be on-call as necessary outside business hours.