Project Data Management Support Specialist (PT)

Archdiocese of LA•LOS ANGELES, CA

About The Position

The Project Data Management Support Specialist works under the supervision of the Vicar for Women Religious to increase the department’s responsiveness and address data requests from Consecrated Women Religious in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The role creates and maintains records and databases concerning religious institutes, individual women religious, residences, ministry locations, and diverse forms of consecrated life. It also supports technology initiatives, project monitoring, data coordination, and research. The position requires discretion when handling sensitive information. Archdiocesan employees are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Roman Catholic Church.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Two years of experience in data management.
Knowledge of the mission and organizational structure of the Catholic Church.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Access, Word, and Excel.
Effective written and oral communication and office etiquette.
Skills in filing, recordkeeping, and assembling reports.
Ability to work independently and responsibly.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds, sit for sustained periods daily, perform intermittent bending, stooping, and walking, and sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability, with fluency in English and Spanish, is desirable.

Responsibilities

Create and manage a database of Consecrated Women Religious in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Maintain and update records for approximately 114 religious institutes, 1,149 individual women religious, more than 800 residences or convents, and ministry locations.
Create a database for diverse forms of consecrated life, including Consecrated Virgins living in the World and Hermits.
Update information about the leadership infrastructure of women’s religious institutes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
Facilitate solutions for exporting data to address specific inquiries, such as sisters’ ministry locations by region.
Identify and recommend technology to support the department.
Provide direction, guidance, and oversight for departmental technology initiatives and projects.
Develop a vision for integrating technology into the assessment and monitoring of project progress for Consecrated Women Religious.
Oversee and manage assigned projects and departmental data, ensuring compliance with predetermined contractual or policy requirements.
Coordinate data production by the assigned department and other data developers.
Conduct research, organize information, and summarize data.
Research congregations and their histories or foundations using internet sources.
Research departmental files to verify accuracy and completeness, and request or research archival information as needed.
Handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.