Senior Director of Operations (Non-Profit/Religious Organization/Operational Leadership)
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
ABOUT HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Founded in 1926, Highland Park Presbyterian Church exists to lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus, for the flourishing of our city and beyond.
We do this through worshiping together, connecting in Christ-centered community, and serving others the way Christ served us.
HP Pres offers five unique types of worship services in the reformed Presbyterian tradition : a chapel service, two sanctuary services, a modern service, an international service with African influences, and a worship community for Mandarin-speaking Chinese congregants.
More information is available at hppres.org. You can also learn more about us on our Who We Are page at Who We Are - Highland Park Presbyterian Church (hppres.org)
Position Title : Senior Director of Operations
Department : Operations
Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt
Reports to : Executive Pastor
Direct Supervisor of : Directors of Facilities, Finance, HR and IT
Work Schedule : Monday Friday, 8 : 30-4 : 30 (negotiable)
Purpose of This Position
- Our vision : Leading all generations to find and follow of Jesus for the flourishing of our city and beyond
- The Senior Director of Operations seeks to advance our vision by providing excellent oversight of the operations and resources of Highland Park Presbyterian Church.
Desired Impact of This Position
- Ensuring the internal strength of HP Pres in order to enable our continued external focus in mission and ministry
- Efficient and effective administrative processes
- Implementation of best practices in non-profit organizational leadership
- An empowered, thriving operations team
- Healthy, collaborative relationships with staff, congregation and ministry partners
- Alignment and trust between operations and ministry staff teams
- High level of trust from the session, operations committee and congregation in our effective stewardship of HP Pres resources
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee in partnership with the operations committee the administrative functions of the church including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities and security
- Manage in collaboration with Director of Finance all financial aspects of church operations, including tracking expenses relative to the general operating budget
- Collaborate with governing elders and church leaders to implement church policies and strategic initiatives
- Contribute as requested to the annual strategic review and planning process
- Develop and maintain efficient and effective operational policies and procedures, and internal controls
- Implement healthy organizational systems to support our family of churches
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the operations staff team, fostering a collaborative and encouraging work environment
- Hold regularly scheduled operations team meetings, ensuring alignment with the overall vision of HP Pres
- Hold team accountable to outcomes and workplace expectations listed on position description, including monthly 1 : 1 development check-ins
- Encourage efforts to seek continuous improvement in operations through candid and constructive employee reviews, in order to advance our overall vision
- Ensure that job descriptions of operations team are clear and updated as required
- Work with HR and immediate supervisor in hiring and offboarding process
Education, Experience, Skill Requirements
- Education : Bachelor’s degree; seminary education a plus
- Experience : Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in operational leadership, preferably in both church and marketplace contexts
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- A general understanding of finance and financial statements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in using software and technology tools relevant to church operations
Workplace Expectations
- Loves Jesus, the people of HP Pres, the city of Dallas and the world
- Acts as an advocate of the culture and vision of HP Pres
- Commits to and exhibits our Team Culture Values :
- Deeply abiding in Jesus
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- Defiant joy in the trenches of ministry