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County administrator search: 943 job-post clicks, 21 applications as deadline nears

Berrien County Board of Commissioners · April 9, 2026
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Summary

The Michigan Leadership Institute told commissioners the county administrator posting has drawn 943 clicks and 21 applications to date; the application period closes April 14, 2026. The firm described the next steps after the deadline.

Chet Janik of the Michigan Leadership Institute updated the Berrien County Board on recruitment for the county administrator position, saying the job posting (live since March 16, 2026) has received "943 clicks on the job description" and that "currently 21 applications have been received." Janik told commissioners the application deadline is April 14, 2026 and outlined the screening process that will follow the close of applications.

Janik also described outreach channels used for the search: six professional sites, 30 nationwide sites and local newspapers. The board heard a brief overview of the next steps but did not take any formal action on candidate selection at this meeting.