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Job description
Operations Director Part Time - Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus - Vic. VI
Job Category: Operations
Requisition Number: OPERA
Posted: July 6, 2026
Part-Time
Location
SS Martha Mary and Lazaru, 9830 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA
Responsibilities
Financial Management Prepares, evaluates, and communicates the Parish (church & school) budgets, annual reports, profit & loss, balance sheet, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts. Reviews all reports with the Pastor and Principal (as applicable).
Ensures proper internal controls are in place and followed.
Serves as Parish representative to banks, manages accounts, and identifies and resolves discrepancies.
May perform bookkeeping functions including but not limited to, payables and receivables and all other Parish (church and school) revenue and expenses.
Oversees purchasing, contract negotiations and vendor relationships.
Acts as the staff liaison to Parish Finance Council; supports School Board as applicable and necessary.
Coordinates capital campaign pledges and collections, fund raising events, pledge drives, Parish offertory collections and stewardship.
Confirms that all federal, state and local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
School Support Develops and manages the school economic model to assess the financial impact of initiatives (e.g. enrollment vs. tuition price vs. discounts vs. cost).
Supports the principal in developing assumptions for the annual budget.
Reforecasts school finances each fall after enrollment season.
Supports and assists the Principal and Pastor in all school financial management matters. Tuition setting process
Tuition collection process
Financial aid process
Expense tracking and management
Serves as a member of the School Financial Aid Committee.
Buildings Management Manages major repairs, renovations and capital projects in accordance with Archdiocesan policies.
Acts as liaison to Archdiocesan administrative agencies.
Manages custodial maintenance functions.
Acts as a resource for the Building Committee.
Is responsible for Parish security, leasing, rental, use of Parish facilities, and acts as a liaison to local government agencies.
Human Resources Management Works closely with the Vicariate Human Resource Manager regarding all HR policies.
Manages payment of salaries and benefits.
Oversees the management of the Parish office (as applicable).
Manages the Parish office staff and employee performance, including completion of performance management practices.
Evaluates support staff through yearly performance reviews
Oversees implementation of the guidelines and policies of volunteers.
Communication/Information Directs/oversees preparation of publication of relevant information presented on the Sunday Bulletin.
Oversees the maintenance of the Parish census and database.
Maintains Information Technology including but not limited to computers, internet, telephone, copiers, etc.
Oversees the management of Parish operational and financial records.
Project/Team Management Manages Parish project plans; identifies needs and required action, tracks and communicates status to relevant stakeholders, identifies challenges to plan progress and completion and makes necessary corrections, and implements initiatives as applicable progress and identifies follow-up actions.
Organizes and facilitates weekly staff meetings to ensure all necessary information such as project plan status, new assignments, and status of regular responsibilities is communicated to and by team members in a timely manner, and identify and address any challenges to progress and success.
Brings ideas, plans, and best practices to the Parish from Vicariate and Archdiocesan meetings.
Requirements
Must be Catholic and demonstrate understanding, respect and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations/solutions.
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, interviewing and selection, policy application.
Be able to be entrusted with highly confidential information.
Must hold bachelor degree or higher in one of the related fields: Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
Preferred
Experience with a not-for-profit organization or in Church management.
Salary and Benefits
The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.
This position has an annualized salary range of $31,738.00 - $39,672.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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