Archdiocese of Chicago

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Opportunities at Parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago

Contact:

Francis Bitterman
Pastor

fbitterman@archchicago.org

Posted 1/21/2022

Job Title:

Operations Director

Hours:

Full time

Parish:

St. Josaphat Parish
2311 N. Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL

Description:

Position Summary

The Operations Director (OD) provides strategic and operational support to the Pastor (and School Principal, as applicable) to ensure the stewardship of the human, financial, and physical resources of the Parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. The OD will have primary responsibility for finance, operations, facilities, human resources and project management with direct leadership of finance, administration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management

• School Support

• Buildings Management

• Human Resources Management

• Communication/Information Technology

• Project/Team Management

• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• Three years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.

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

• Demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.

• Demonstrate leadership, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, initiative and a strong desire to achieve results.

• Experience in change management and continuous improvement processes is a strong plus.

• Experience and competence in standard management software tools including Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience utilizing QuickBooks On-line accounting preferred.

• Can be entrusted with highly confidential information.

• Possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License and can travel to other Archdiocesan locations as needed.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Special Directions:

Internal Candidates (existing employees) – Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Internal Candidate – Job Title – Full name”

External Candidates - Please complete the subject field of your email with the following: “Job Title – Full name”

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