Director - Vicariate Operations

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Webster Groves, MO

About The Position

The Director of Vicariate Operations ensures the vicariate office functions effectively each day in alignment with vicariate staff priorities and plans, while supporting the Archdiocese of St. Louis’s emphases on evangelization and social outreach. The role fosters effective relationships between parishes and centralized archdiocesan curial offices and supports the Episcopal Vicar, vicariate staff, parishes, and schools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to office and personnel management and/or pastoral studies, or extensive experience working as part of the administrative staff of a parish or church-related office or agency.
Must be a practicing Catholic and able and willing to accept and adhere to the Archdiocese of St. Louis Ethical Code of Conduct for employees.
Experience strategizing and executing operational and organizational structures and initiatives arising from an institutional vision or strategic plan.
Experience receiving and handling public inquiries and requests for assistance on behalf of a service-related entity, and strategizing and organizing effective responses.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, parish census-keeping and sacramental database systems, SAP systems/software, and internet software.
Proficiency working with varied personalities and in oral and written communication, and ability to respond prudently and discreetly to unexpected or difficult situations.
Experience leading a team of coworkers collectively accountable to a superior.
Strong sense of faith and a prayerful approach to work as ministry.
Strong commitment to the Catholic faith and desire to foster it in others.
Personal sense of mission and desire to serve.
Collaborative team leadership and ability to foster unity.
Strong but flexible organizational skills and ability to innovate.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of the vicariate office, including operational processes and procedures, office equipment, and infrastructure.
Serve as a primary point of contact to facilitate the accessibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of vicariate staff and archdiocesan curial liaisons serving parish needs.
Facilitate internal collaboration among vicariate staff and archdiocesan curial liaisons assigned to the vicariate.
Facilitate effective contact between pastors and parish staff and centralized archdiocesan offices, agencies, and ministries that support parishes and schools.
Provide executive administrative assistance to the Episcopal Vicar and vicariate staff as needed.
Ensure vicariate programs and initiatives align with archdiocesan and vicariate visions and strategic plans.
Partner with archdiocesan leadership on communication strategies between parishes and schools and centralized curial offices, including publishing vicariate newsletters.
Partner with archdiocesan leadership to develop, communicate, and implement strategies concerning human resources, including operational change management, process management, employee engagement, and training.
Work with the Episcopal Vicar and archdiocesan accountants on vicariate budgeting.
Support parish office staff, including providing on-site training and onboarding as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.