Business Administrator

Archdiocese Of Saint Paul And Minneapolis • Monticello, MN

301d

About The Position

The Parish Business Administrator is responsible for the care and management of the temporal affairs of the parish. As a member of the Church of Saint Henry staff, this position will supervise, coordinate, and perform the administrative functions and ministries of finance and accounting, management of facility and property, management of human resources, office services and management, cemetery services and management, and parish festival. He/she will relate well to a variety of people in service to the parish community while working to develop and maintain professional business relationships, and assist in fundraising and financial stewardship initiatives all in accord with a strategic plan. He/she will assist in the monitoring of progress and redevelopment of the strategic plan. He/she will conduct the business affairs of the parish in an ethical, efficient, and organized manner that is cooperative with and supportive to the Pastor while relieving him of the burden of administrative detail.

Requirements

• 3 or more years demonstrated success in a similar executive/administrative capacity.
• Experience and education in fields of financial, property, office, human resources, and cemetery management as well as policy formation.
• Knowledge of and extensive practical experience in accounting principles and practices, bookkeeping duties and payroll.
• Desire to engage in continuing studies in church business administration.
• Understanding and supervisory-level working knowledge of computer networks and the internet.
• Successfully complete an employment background check.
• Complete VIRTUS training.

Nice To Haves

• Dedicated to continued spiritual and intellectual growth through seminars, workshops, readings, and professional associations.
• Available for regularly scheduled evening meetings with Finance Council, Cemetery Board, Corporate Board and Maintenance Committee.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all employee positions supporting the temporal affairs of the parish: Administrative Assistants, Bookkeeper, Custodian, and Grounds Custodians.
• Oversee and be proficient in all duties of the Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper positions.
• Lead in the recruiting, hiring and termination of parish employees supervised by this position with the support and involvement of the Pastor.
• Prepare performance evaluations and reviews for all staff directly supervised by this position.
• Promote cooperation and collaboration with staff team and volunteer ministers.
• Administer salaries, medical, dental, and retirement benefits; human resource policies; worker's compensation benefits; and general employment practices in accordance with Archdiocesan and parish policy.
• Manage the parish's finances, budget, and daily accounting operations in accordance with GAAP, Archdiocesan guidelines, and Clergy Bulletins.
• Direct and oversee general maintenance of parish property.
• Develop and maintain professional business relationships to benefit the parish.
• Oversee weekly bulletin information, parish calendar and newsletter.
• Attend Corporate Board meetings to provide financial, property, facility, human resource and cemetery information for their review and board actions.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical and retirement benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree