Director of Administration
About The Position
Shandon United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Administration to oversee the church’s operational, financial, human resources, administrative, and facilities functions. The role supports the church’s mission and values by ensuring that ministries, staff, facilities, and business operations are managed effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws. The Director provides executive and operational leadership, develops strategies and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness, oversees financial planning and fund accounting, and manages human resources administration and facilities operations. The position works with the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC), church leaders, staff, volunteers, vendors, auditors, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings substantial experience in nonprofit or church administration, financial management, HR compliance, facilities management, organizational leadership, and project execution.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience in church administration, nonprofit management, corporate operations, or similar complex organizational environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial operations, including fund accounting, payroll, budgeting, facilities, and organizational operations.
- Strong understanding of HR laws, compliance requirements, hiring practices, and employee relations.
- Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reports.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial controls, and employment law compliance.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, verbal, and executive communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with leadership, staff, boards, and external stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), financial software, and HRIS systems.
- Understanding of or willingness to learn UMC polity and organizational structure.
Nice To Haves
- UMC membership is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee daily business and operational activities of the church and affiliated ministries.
- Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, systems, and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and scalability.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across departments, ministries, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, fund accounting, cash flow management, payroll, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
- Develop financial plans, forecasting models, and operational budgets.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and executive reports.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions, and applicable financial regulations.
- Monitor financial performance and recommend strategies for cost management, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
- Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies as needed.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration in coordination with the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.
- Oversee facilities maintenance, custodial services, scheduling, security, and operational readiness of church facilities.
- Coordinate facility projects, repairs, renovations, vendor management, and contracted services.
- Ensure facilities comply with safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
