FMI TX ASST, BUSINESS SUPPORT - FMI

Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our Hope Restored Retreat Centers have helped transform thousands of marriages in crisis. Our program has been very successful in large part due to our skilled clinical team, who offer a personalized, faith-based program for couples at the breaking point, giving them the safe place and expert help they need to get to the root of their issues.

Join our team at our new location in Wimberley, TX where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Business Support Assistant - FMI position exists to provide administrative support for the General Manager and has limited responsibilities for certain aspects of Accounting and Human Resources at the property level.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

HR:

• Is accountable to the Sr VP, Human Resources for all HR functions
• Participates as a member of the Retreat Center Leadership Team (GM, Clinical Site Director, and HR Liaison)
• Is responsible for HR communications and relays key deadlines for benefits, learning opportunities, and policy manual changes to all staff
• Assists all employees in understanding and accessing benefits
• Maintains Personnel Requisitions in keeping with budgeted staffing guidelines
• Reviews applications, screens applicants, schedules interviews, and onboards new employees
• Participates in Recruiting Meetings and other meetings as assigned
  
  

Assistant to the General Manager:

• Provides administrative support in the form of taking meeting minutes, managing GM’s calendar, scheduling travel, and reconciling travel reports
• Assists GM and Clinical Site Director in planning annual staff events
  
  

Accounting:

• Assists in the purchasing process and works directly with a Colorado Springs buyer
• Assists in setting up vendors and ensuring appropriate Coverage of Insurance (COI)
• Ensures that everyone at the property is accurately completing all payroll tasks
• Manages and reconciles the petty cash account
  
  

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

• Creates, maintains, updates, and organizes security of office and computer files containing correspondence, records, etc.
• Liaises with the IT Help Desk on behalf of employees to make sure they can access email, Dayforce, the Hub, and SalesForce
• Manages the employee key card access system
• Serves as a willing support to the Housekeeping and Hospitality team, working alongside them to serve couples as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment
• Occasional holiday and weekend work is required
  
  

Jobqualifications/Requirements

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Engages in Christian ministry

Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong integrity and character traits needed to provide accountability on financial stewardship, reporting, and management issues
• Must be a servant-oriented person who maximizes strengths and maintains accountability in areas of needed development
  
  

Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Clerical, HR, or Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
  
  

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal with stress from deadline pressure and multiple tasks
• Shows discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficient in use of MS Office software, especially Excel advanced functions (lookups, pivot tables, macros); Great Plains experience preferred
• Attention to detail, self-starter, good follow-through
• Ability to learn complex subject matter and tasks quickly and with minimal supervision or assistance
• Analytical skills to extract data and draw conclusions
• Ability to prioritize and schedule workload, work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
  

Stewardship Requirements:

• Implements cost reduction and efficiency improvements where appropriate
  
  

Pay Range: $20.00 to $23.00/hr

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV

• Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center
  
  

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
  
  

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

• Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center
  
  

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 6, 2025. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is April 14, 2025.
  
  

Posting date: March 6, 2025

Unposting date: ongoing until filled

Posting contact email: job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus On The Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry