Executive Director, Board of Ethics - City Leader

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an Executive Director for the Board of Ethics to oversee governance, integrity, and compliance with city ethics laws. The role directs staff, manages programs and budgets, and advises leadership on ethics policy and enforcement matters.

The position requires a law degree and substantial leadership experience in public administration or government settings, with a commitment to equity and transparency in city governance.

Qualifications

• Five years of leadership experience in government, non-profit, or large-scale organization managing people, programs, and budgets.
• Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school with a law degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day programs and operations of the Board of Ethics.
• Guide staff to align with the department's vision and mission.
• Lead development of standards ensuring integrity in City government operations.
• Prepare and present department budgets and resources to City Council.
• Advise Mayor and collaborate with City departments on ethics and compliance matters.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) / ABA-accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Budgeting software

Job description

City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an Executive Director for the Board of Ethics to oversee governance, integrity, and compliance with city ethics laws. The role directs staff, manages programs and budgets, and advises leadership on ethics policy and enforcement matters.

The position requires a law degree and substantial leadership experience in public administration or government settings, with a commitment to equity and transparency in city governance.