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, flourishing operations team

• Thriving and 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 budget preparation, audits, monitoring of income, expenses and financial investments

• 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 in financial field; advanced degree in financial field a plus

• Experience: Demonstrated experience (5+ years) in operational leadership, with financial oversight in church, non-profit and/or marketplace contexts

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Expertise in budget planning, commercial property ownership and financial practices

• 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

We > Me

Defiant joy in the trenches of ministry

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