What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrator position at Waypoint United Methodist Church?
Waypoint is a thriving, community-centered intergenerational church in search of its next Administrator to partner with the Lead Pastor in their role as Executive Officer. This position calls for excellence, adaptability, and a strong focus on process, details, and organization.
Description
HOURS: 16-18 hours/week, Mon-Thur (Sunday mornings preferred but negotiable)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The responsibilities of the Administrator include, but are not limited to:
Administration
- Manage daily church office operations, ensuring a well-organized, well-supplied, and supportive work environment.
- Oversee church management software and related systems, providing basic IT support to staff.
- Handle phone calls, emails, mail, filing, and administrative support for pastors and staff.
- Implement and uphold church policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Coordinate service contracts (e.g., food, janitorial, copier, HR).
- Order office and cleaning supplies with proper approvals.
- Assist the Lead Pastor with Governing Board-related tasks as requested.
- Support the Lead Pastor with annual reporting as requested.
- Attend applicable meetings as outlined by the Lead Pastor.
Financial Management
- Support the Lead Pastor with budget planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Ensure financial practices align with proper standards and tax compliance.
- Oversee financial systems, ledgers, and the chart of accounts.
- Process payables accurately and on time, including reimbursements and apportionments.
- Ensure vendor W-9s and Certificates of Insurance are on file before issuing payments.
- Reconcile bank accounts and track all funds, including designated gifts.
- Maintain healthy cash flow, monitor bank balances, and plan for major expenses.
- Submit weekly payables for approval and recommend fund transfers as needed.
- Manage bank signature cards and serve as liaison for banking matters.
- Encourage financial stewardship and a culture of generosity.
Human Resource Administration
- Serve as the HR lead in collaboration with the Lead Pastor.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, OSHA, and organizational policies.
- Maintain complete and current personnel records, including onboarding, exits, and legal documentation.
- Process payroll, track hours/PTO, and implement approved pay changes.
- Keep job descriptions and employee handbooks up to date.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training processes.
- Verify staff certifications and credentials are current.
- Ensure all staff and volunteers complete Safe Gatherings training and background checks.
Facilities Management
- Serve as the primary contact for all facility and project management needs.
- Coordinate timely repairs, maintenance, and annual inspections (e.g., fire, backflow).
- Oversee volunteer teams to ensure proper upkeep of buildings and grounds.
- Ensure contractor agreements are approved and COIs are on file before work begins.
- Manage facility-use requests and key distribution logs.
- Oversee the use of church property and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
To fulfill the expectations of the role, the Director of Community Life & Spiritual Formation should demonstrate the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience utilizing administrative and organizational skills
- Experience in a church ministry setting is highly desired
- Understanding of HR management principles and applicable labor laws
- Basic knowledge of finance and accounting principles
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and active listening skills
- Ability to work collaboratively, give and receive feedback, and lead with integrity
- Capable of independent decision-making, problem-solving, and anticipating needs
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning
- Culturally sensitive with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Willingness to develop or apply supervisory and leadership skills
- Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates ethical, accountable behavior
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Displays optimism, respect, flexibility, and patience
- Creates a trusting, supportive environment through clear, direct communication
- Committed to confidentiality, integrity, and biblical stewardship
- Passionate about supporting the mission of “leading people to love and live like Jesus.”
- Uphold and embody Waypoint’s core value.
- Adheres to church policies, The Book of Discipline, and completes all required trainings (Safe Gatherings, Implicit Bias)
- Pursues ongoing personal and professional growth
PROJECTED HIRING SCHEDULE
Post Date: April 21
Interviews: May 12-16, June 2-5
Start Range State: June 2-9