City Administrator

Organization: City of College Place
Position Title: City Administrator
Address: 625 S. College Ave, College Place, WA 99324
First Review: September 7, 2025
Salary: Up to $173,004 annually DOQ

The City of College Place is seeking a City Administrator for this welcoming community of 10,054
residents situated in the rolling hills of southeastern Washington. Adjacent to the city of Walla Walla
and about 50 minutes from the Tri-Cities metro area, College Place offers a peaceful lifestyle that blends
small-town warmth with agricultural heritage and academic vibrancy. Located in Walla Walla County,
the city is best known as the home of Walla Walla University, bringing youthful energy and cultural
vitality to the community.

THE CITY OF COLLEGE PLACE

The City of College Place serves a population of 10,054 across 3.6 square miles with a 2025 budget of
$102 million and a team of 66 FTEs. Departments include Administration, Community Development,
Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works. The City operates under the Mayor-Council form of government
with a seven-member City Council.

The Mayor is a leader who empowers the City Administrator and senior staff while the City Council is
action-oriented and enjoys a strong, respectful relationship with the Mayor and staff. The senior
leadership team is high-functioning, cohesive, and deeply connected to the community and staff are
committed, knowledgeable, and take pride in public service.

WHY APPLY

This position offers a compelling opportunity for an experienced local government professional to make
a meaningful and lasting impact on a thriving community on the cusp of a significant growth cycle.
College Place combines a small-town feel with the energy of a college town and a solid commercial
foundation already in place—a community that exceeds expectations for its size, with the drive and
capability to shape its future. Residents are engaged and proud of where they live, and the city’s family-
friendly character is mirrored within the organization itself, where a close, collaborative, and supportive
staff culture has created a family-like dynamic. The City has built a reputation for being well-run and
forward-thinking, offering the next City Administrator the opportunity to further improve upon its
success. If you are looking for the chance to shape the future of a growing and dynamic community,
College Place may be the opportunity for you.

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.

More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of College Place with this search. Learn more at
gmphr.com. The City of College Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is September 7,
2025.