Operations Director - St. Benedict Parish - Vic II

Operations Director
- St. Benedict Parish
- Vic II

Job Category: Default ARCH

Requisition Number: OPERA
003657

• Posted :
  May 26, 2026
• Full-Time

Chicago, IL 60618, USA

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.

The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Operations Director (OD) will be a practicing Catholic, supporting the Catholic Church teachings, mission and values, serving as the professional administrator and strong strategic leader at one or more parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The OD assists the pastor with the stewardship of the human, financial and physical resources of the parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.

This role will be responsible for the leadership and team building of operations staff, including bookkeepers, office and maintenance staff.

In this critical role, the OD will possess a Service Mindset, while being entrusted with highly confidential information, to work closely with the Pastor and Principal, where applicable, and the Director of Vicariate Operations, to drive positive financial and operational performance of the Parish. The OD demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations/solutions.

St. Benedict is a vibrant, active parish and school located in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming parish community with more than 1000 households and over 550 students dedicated to continuing the mission of Christ.

• 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.
• Co‑ordinates 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Works closely with the Vicariate Human Resource…