Diocese of Raleigh · 1 day ago
Director of Operations
Apex, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Diocese of Raleigh is seeking a Director of Operations for St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Apex, NC. This role is responsible for budgeting and financial management, HR administration, and facilities oversight, supporting the work of the Pastor and other parish ministries.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing and managing the operating budgets for the parish, consulting with the Parish Finance Council and the Pastor during the budget process; and in conjunction with the School Advisory Committee and the Pastor, provide advice, counsel, and suggested direction to the principal regarding the school budget process. Ensure proper financial stewardship of the parish and school, including operating without a deficit, meeting the budget, and fulfilling loan and other financial obligations to the Diocese and outside vendors. Report budget results monthly to Finance Council, and School Administrators, quarterly to the parish community, and annually to the diocese. Responsible for long-range financial plan
Responsible for the daily operation of the parish office and the delivery of the multiple supports to the parish that the administrative staff supplies. Manage the monthly parish staff meeting
Directly supervise parish office and maintenance staff. Assists the Pastor in his supervision of the music, liturgy, pastoral associate, and faith development staffs. Completes or assists pastor in completion of the annual performance evaluations. Assists pastor and selection committee in recruitment and hiring. Collaborates with pastor on any termination. Ensures that staff receive appropriate training for their position. Ensuring that wages and benefits are correctly administered
Ensure the long-term upkeep and improvement of facilities by establishing and managing a budget (reserve fund) for replacement of capital items. Working with the facility manager, establish the annual operating plan to ensure the necessary financial and human resources to maintain and keep multiple buildings clean. Manage or provide oversight for any external contracts. Through regular/weekly meetings with the facility manager, ensure that necessary actions are being taken for safety, security, environmental, and financial good order
Provide an appropriate level of technology, with a focus on computers and telephony, to enable productive communication. Both long-term and annual planning and budgeting are needed. Through regular/weekly meetings with the IT manager, ensure that the support is consistently at the necessary level
In collaboration with the Pastor and School Administrators, annually determine for each school parent whether their tuition rate will be that of a parishioner or non-parishioner based on established diocesan/parish policy
Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Council. Supports the Pastor in his relationships with the Pastoral Council, and the School Advisory Committee
Coordinate columbarium reservations and general oversite
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in business, accounting or related discipline with five to seven years demonstrated experience in finance and accounting or closely related experience
Three to five years supervisory/management experience
Strong leadership, collaboration, and conflict resolution skillset
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must have a proven ability to manage complex schedules, track multiple project deadlines concurrently, and efficiently organize documentation
Experience handling confidential, sensitive, timely and critical matters using good judgment, tact, respect and discretion
Knowledge of HR practices including policies, procedures, recruitment, benefits, onboarding, and federal/state laws
Familiarity of safety and security issues
Must have demonstrated experience in appropriate computer technology skills; must be proficient with Microsoft office suite software, and Google Platform
Must satisfactorily complete the required criminal background and reference checks
Must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training after hire
Preferred
Roman Catholic in good standing preferred
Non-Profit/Church Finance Experience preferred
Prior experience (3 + years) in Catholic Church Administration
Project management experience or certificate
Familiarity with QuickBooks, ACS and ParishSoft accounting software is a plus
Company
Diocese of Raleigh
The Catholic Church in the Diocese of Raleigh is: A community of faith, which needs to be nourished by the Word of God; A community of grace, in which the Eucharistic sacrifice is celebrated, the sacraments are administered and prayer is offered unceasingly to God; A community of charity, both spiritual and material, which flows forth from the Eucharist; A community of missionary service, in which all are called to spread their gifts and the inexhaustible riches of Christ.
51-200 employees
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