Director of Operations - (Expired Job)

Christ the King Catholic Church in Ann Arbor is a vibrant parish dedicated to fostering a faith-filled community through joyful worship and raising Spirit-filled disciples. As part of the Diocese of Lansing, the church provides spiritual guidance, community outreach, and a welcoming environment for worshippers. The church is known for its commitment to its parishioners, inclusive programming, and strong leadership that supports the mission of growing and strengthening the Catholic faith within the local community. Christ the King seeks to maintain a thriving parish by balancing spiritual leadership with effective operational management to ensure that the facilities, finances, and human resources align with its core values and vision.

The role of Director of Operations at Christ the King Catholic Church is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Pastor. This leadership role is crucial for the administrative and business aspects of the parish. The Director of Operations serves as the operational backbone of the parish, overseeing all business and administrative functions including accounting, finance, human resources, and facility maintenance. The incumbent will work closely with the Pastor and the Senior Leadership Team to administer parish programs and services efficiently and in a manner consistent with the parish mission. This position involves supervision of employees and volunteers, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and maintaining parish facilities to support a welcoming, safe, and functional environment for all parish activities.

Key responsibilities include preparing the annual budget aligned with strategic parish goals, managing banking and payroll functions, and liaising with the Parish Finance Council. The Director also oversees parish human resources, including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating personnel across various departments such as maintenance, bookkeeping, and technology support. Additionally, this role entails managing vendor relationships, overseeing contracts, and ensuring competitive pricing for all services. From a facilities perspective, the Director ensures the upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and properties, coordinating with contractors and managing the technological infrastructure of the parish, including network systems and the parish website.

Candidates must be practicing Catholics dedicated to the values and mission of Christ the King. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and a minimum of two years of managerial or administrative experience is required, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software. The role demands strong organizational skills, confidentiality, clear communication, and an ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively with volunteers. Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting, repetitive hand movements, telephone use, as well as some standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The position requires working primarily onsite during normal office hours with occasional evening and weekend duties. Participation in the Diocesan Virtus Safe Environment program and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check are mandatory.

This position offers the unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting a dynamic parish community that lives its faith through service, worship, and fellowship. It calls for a strategic, business-savvy, and faith-centered leader capable of ensuring Christ the King Catholic Church remains well-managed and positioned for future growth and impact within Ann Arbor and beyond.