Office Manager

Church of Christ Development Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a relational administrative leader to join their team as an Office Manager. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated office team, implementing strategic plans, and enhancing operational efficiency to support the organization's mission of providing financial support to churches. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management, and a commitment to the organization's values. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and have extensive management experience, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of leadership experience in a related field preferred.
• University degree in business or administration required.

Responsibilities

• Lead an office team and implement strategic plans.
• Enhance operational efficiency and oversee key communications.

Skills

Leadership development

Change management

Financial management

Analytical skills

Networking skills

Client focused

Problem-solving

Strong computer skills

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Education

University degree in business

10+ years of leadership experience

Job description

Office Manager – Church of Christ Development Company

This executive search is conducted by Nelson/Kraft & Associates on behalf of Church of Christ Development Company.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Church of Christ Development Company (CCDC) is searching for a relational administrative leader with business acumen to join their team as Office Manager.

The Office Manager reports to the CCDC Board of Directors and leads an office team consisting of the Senior Loans Consultant, Loans Consultant, Accounts Administrator and Technical Assistant. The role of the Office Manager is to implement the strategic plan, measure and drive progress towards goal attainment, manage adherence to established procedures and to provide leadership for the daily efficient operations of CCDC.

CCDC’s strategic plan outlines the direction and objectives of the organization over the next five years, spanning from 2025 to 2030, focusing on their mission to provide financial support to Canadian churches who align with their beliefs of promoting the Gospel. Under the leadership of the Office Manager, the organization will deepen their impact on the approved affiliations they serve by driving growth through expanded partnerships and funding opportunities, increasing their loan portfolio, increasing brand awareness and credibility and enhancing organizational efficiency. The Office Manager will help further develop CCDC as a trusted leader as a lender, ensuring that they continue to deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes.

The Office Manager will provide essential administration, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling the management team to focus on strategic marketing priorities. This role will ultimately contribute to a more efficient, focused and productive organizational environment. The Office Manager will oversee key communications with applicants and assist from time to time with loan applications and loan consultations.

If you are a seasoned manager of people with an administrative background and a team player attitude, and are fully aligned with the objectives of CCDC, we would love to hear from you!

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborative with a faith-based, servant leadership style.
• Humble and authentic.
• Leadership development, mentoring and coaching skills.
• Delegation and proactive monitoring skills.
• Administration skills.
• Change management and decision-making skills.
• Business acumen and professionalism.
• Networking and relationship building skills.
• Emotional intelligence and active listening skills (seeks to understand).
• Conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Client focused and relational.
• Analytical skills including planning, organizing and prioritizing abilities.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strong computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated maturity in Christian character and a biblical world view. Experience in church or Christian organizational leadership.
• Aligned and in agreement with the Statement of Beliefs and Practices of CCDC.
• A passion for and genuine interest in the mandate of CCDC to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ by providing low-interest capital loans to congregationally governed churches in Canada.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership/management experience. Previous not-for-profit sector experience in a related field is preferred.
• University degree in a relevant field such as business, commerce or administration.
• Previous experience in banking, finance and/or lending is an asset.
• Previous experience in the implementation of a strategic plan and the achievement of goals and objectives is an asset.
• Financial management and budgeting experience with a similarly sized organization.
• Able to travel for loan consultations and conferences to represent CCDC in the field.
• Able to work with a President, executive committee and board to achieve goals consistently. Able to accept coaching as needed.
• Experience with and interest in the administration of policies and procedures.
• Efficiency motivated, organized and a good steward of resources.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and managing several projects at one time
• Able to communicate at a highly professional level to act as an ambassador of CCDC.

Location: Edmonton, AB

Application Deadline: open until a suitable candidate is found

Start Date: TBD

APPLY online at nelsonandkraft.com/jobs with your cover letter and resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada.