Rose Hill, Kansas (population 4,353; $9.1 million budget; 20 FTE's), is a family-friendly community, with continued growth opportunities.  Located in the largest geographic county in Kansas, Rose Hill is minutes away from Wichita, the largest city in Kansas and located within the Wichita metropolitan area.  Rose Hill has award winning school district with ongoing facility improvements from a recent successful voter approved bond issue. City has active housing developments and an expanding industrial base within the Rose Hill Industrial Park.

Rose Hill is governed by Mayor/Council/Administrator form of government and is a city of the third class.  City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor with Council consent.  The Administrator is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the city and is expected to assist in policy development.

The ideal candidate will have served successfully in local government in an administrative and supervisory capacity for at least three years.  The Governing Body may consider a candidate of less experience, if that person presents strong education credentials, along with sufficient professional experience that would translate into a successful career as Rose Hill Administrator.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and five (5) work-related references to wporter@cityofrosehill.com  Please note in the application materials if confidentiality is requested.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before December 12, 2025.  City reserves the right to consider applications received both before or after December 12, 2025 if it is in the best interest of the City of Rose Hill and see the recruitment brochure at www.cityofrosehill.com (under employment) for more information about this attractive opportunity in a growing community.  Rose Hill residency preferred in a reasonable period of time.  Questions?  Contact Warren Porter, (316) 776-2712 or wporter@cityofrosehill.com