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Part-Time Operations Director - Jesus, Bread of Life - Logan Square

Jesus, Bread of Life Parish
Chicago, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.

The Operations Director (OD) will be a practicing Catholic, supporting the Catholic Church teachings, mission, and values, serving as the professional administrator and strong strategic leader at one or more parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The OD assists the pastor with the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. This role will be responsible for the leadership and team building of operations staff, including bookkeepers, office, and maintenance staff.

In this critical role, the OD will possess a Service Mindset while being entrusted with highly confidential information, working closely with the Pastor and Principal, where applicable, and the Director of Vicariate Operations, to drive positive financial and operational performance of the Parish. The OD demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations / solutions.

Responsibilities

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Prepares, evaluates, and communicates the Parish (church & school) budgets, annual reports, profit & loss, balance sheet, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
  • Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts. Reviews all reports with the Pastor and Principal (as applicable).
  • Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed.
  • Serves as Parish representative to banks, manages accounts, and identifies and resolves discrepancies.
  • May perform bookkeeping functions including but not limited to, payables and receivables and all other Parish (church and school) revenue and expenses.
  • Oversees purchasing, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships.
  • Acts as the staff liaison to Parish Finance Council; supports School Board as applicable and necessary.
  • Coordinates capital campaign pledges and collections, fundraising events, pledge drives, Parish offertory collections, and stewardship.
  • Utilizes Archdiocesan best practices.
  • Confirms that all federal, state, and local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT

  • Manages major repairs, renovations, and capital projects in accordance with Archdiocesan policies.
  • Acts as liaison to Archdiocesan administrative agencies.
  • Manages custodial maintenance functions.
  • Acts as a resource for the Building Committee.
  • Is responsible for Parish security, leasing, rental, use of Parish facilities, and acts as a liaison to local government agencies.

    • HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

  • Works closely with the Vicariate Human Resource Manager regarding all HR policies.
  • Manages payment of salaries and benefits.
  • Oversees the management of the Parish office (as applicable).
  • Manages the Parish office staff and employee performance, including completion of performance management practices.
  • Evaluates support staff through yearly performance reviews.
  • Oversees implementation of the guidelines and policies of volunteers.

    • COMMUNICATION / INFORMATION

  • Directs / oversees preparation of publication of relevant information presented on the Sunday Bulletin.
  • Oversees the maintenance of the Parish census and database.
  • Maintains Information Technology including but not limited to computers, internet, telephone, copiers, etc.
  • Oversees the management of Parish operational and financial records.

    • PROJECT / TEAM MANAGEMENT

  • Manages Parish project plans; identifies needs and required action, tracks and communicates status to relevant stakeholders, identifies challenges to plan progress and completion and makes necessary corrections, and implements initiatives as applicable progress and identifies follow-up actions.
  • Organizes and facilitates weekly staff meetings to ensure all necessary information such as project plan status, new assignments, and status of regular responsibilities is communicated to and by team members in a timely manner, and identify and address any challenges to progress and success.
  • Brings ideas, plans, and best practices to the Parish from Vicariate and Archdiocesan meetings.

    • Requirements

  • Must be Catholic and demonstrate understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
  • Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
  • Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations / solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, interviewing and selection, policy application.
  • Be able to be entrusted with highly confidential information.

    • Preferred

  • Experience with a not-for-profit organization or in Church management.

    • Education

  • Bachelor's or better in Business or related field.
  • Bachelor's or better in Accounting or related field.
  • Bachelor's or better in Finance or related field.

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