Operations Director - Mary, Mother of Divine Grace - Vic. V

Overview

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.