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Updated February 22, 2023

Executive Director Position

The Chicago Transit Authority Retirement Plan and Retiree Health Care Trust (RP/RHCT or “the Plans”) is seeking their next Executive Director. The Retirement Plan (RP) is a single employer, contributory defined benefit public pension plan covering all full-time CTA permanent employees. RP provides retirement, survivor, and disability benefits to approximately 18,000 active and retired members. Current assets under management are approximately $2.1 billion.

The Retiree Health Care Trust (RHCT) provides and administers health care benefits for CTA retirees and their dependents and survivors. The RHCT provides coverage to approximately 8,000 eligible retirees of the Chicago Transit Authority. The current assets held in trust for the RHCT are approximately $1.1 billion.

The Executive Director (ED) has overall executive responsibility for the operational, technical, and organizational administration of the RP/RHCT in accordance with the respective Trust Agreements and Plan Documents adopted by the Trustees. This responsibility includes developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, programs, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and requirements. The Executive Director represents the RP/RHCT in all aspects of leadership, management, strategic planning, public relations, and negotiations, as determined by the Boards of Trustees.

To learn more about the Responsibilities and Preferred Qualifications please view the link below:

Position Specifications

To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.