Administrator - Office

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Chesterfield, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Pastor of Ascension Parish in Chesterfield, MO, the Executive Director of Operations (EDO) functions as the senior operational leader of the parish and school (and affiliated organizations) committed to the following values: Fidelity to Catholic teaching and evangelizing our community, Mission-driven service, Pastoral understanding and sensitivity, Professionalism, Collaborative leadership, Personal integrity. The EDO ensures that Ascension Parish advances the mission of the Catholic Church, remains financially sustainable, complies with Archdiocesan standards and civil law, develops and leads all staff, and effectively serves the faithful and broader community. The EDO is a strategic faith-filled leader, leading the parish and school in the way of Jesus Christ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Theology, Public Administration, Social Work, or Communications
10–15 years leadership experience
Budget oversight experience
Staff supervision experience
Strategic planning experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA, MPA, Theology, Nonprofit Leadership)
Nonprofit or ministry management background
Quickbooks and Servant Keeper
Facilities Management

Responsibilities

Ensure all initiatives align with Catholic doctrine
Promote evangelization and discipleship
Integrate faith into leadership practices
Collaborate with clergy on mission priorities
Collaborate with the Lay Advisory Board
Develop long-term vision and operational plans
Align all programs with Catholic teaching and Archdiocesan priorities
Coordinate with New Evangelization Commission on strategic evangelization and growth initiatives
Collaborate with pastors, bishops, boards, and donors
Build measurable goals and accountability systems
Hire, train, evaluate, and mentor all non-clergy staff in the parish and school
Foster a mission-centered Catholic workplace culture
Manage performance reviews and professional development
Resolve personnel and operational conflicts
Ensure ethical leadership practices
Direct daily organizational operations
Supervise department heads and managers
Ensure legal, HR, and financial compliance
Oversee payroll administration
Oversee policies, procedures, and risk management
Coordinate across ministries and diocesan offices as directed by the pastor
Prepare and manage annual budgets
Permanent member of the Finance Committee
Monitor revenue, expenses, and forecasting
Oversee fundraising and stewardship initiatives
Work with development staff and major donors
Present financial reports to parish stakeholders
Represent the organization publicly
Build partnerships with other parishes, schools, nonprofits, and civic organizations
Speak at events and donor gatherings
Maintain positive community and media relationships