Director of Parish Administration and Operation

Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church is seeking a Director of Parish Administration and Operations. The Director of Parish Administration & Operations serves as the senior administrative leader of St. Gregory the Great and a key member of the parish senior leadership team. In collaboration with the Pastor, Principal and Director of Parish Life & Pastoral Ministries, this position provides comprehensive oversight of all parish and school operations to ensure excellence in stewardship, compliance, and organizational effectiveness in support of the parish mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church. This position oversees Facilities, Finance, Stewardship, Human Resources, Safe Environment compliance, parish calendar management, and the parish Daycare, ensuring that all operational systems function efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with diocesan policies and best practices. The Director also partners closely with parish school leadership on shared operational and facilities needs, supporting coordinated stewardship of campus resources and infrastructure. Through strategic operational leadership, the Director provides both vision and practical oversight for the parish's administrative infrastructure while exercising strong financial acumen and fiscal stewardship to safeguard parish resources and ensure long-term sustainability. The Director of Parish Administration & Operations provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management of parish infrastructure, financial health, campus maintenance, and administrative systems so that clergy and ministry leaders may focus fully on pastoral and evangelization efforts. This role requires organizational systems thinking, strong facilities and asset management expertise, and effective personnel management and team development to cultivate a collaborative, accountable staff culture. The Director maintains vigilant risk management and compliance oversight, demonstrates consistent discretion and confidentiality, and exercises collaborative leadership within a parish environment, partnering with clergy, staff, and volunteers to advance the mission and life of the parish community. Requirements Qualification:

• 1) Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or related field preferred
• 2) Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in administration, finance, operations, or facilities management
• 3) Demonstrated experience overseeing a multi-building campus and managing facility maintenance and capital projects
• 4) Strong financial management background, including budgeting and reporting
• 5) Experience supervising staff across multiple operational areas
• 6) Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred
• 7) Knowledge of diocesan structures and parish life strongly preferred
• 8) Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and parish management/accounting systems. Understanding of employment law and HR best practices Working Conditions: This position is full-time and based out of the St. Gregory the Great Parish. It is primarily office-based with frequent campus presence. Conditions include: Regular interaction across the entire parish campus, including multiple buildings. Occasional evening or weekend responsibilities Position will require lifting up to 30 pounds, regular walking of the campus grounds, and site inspections. Occasional diocesan meetings and training Summary Interested candidates should submit a cover letter of interest, resume, and completed application. For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter, at [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING] For my information about Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church visit stgregoryvabeach.org/