Director of Business Administration

ROME GROUP; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliot Unitarian Universalist Chapel in Missouri is seeking a Director of Business Administration to lead financial, administrative, HR and facilities operations. The role reports to the Lead Minister and coordinates with the Board of Trustees and committees to uphold the church’s mission.

The DBA will oversee systems, policies and controls, and supervise the admin staff while collaborating with volunteers and lay leadership to ensure ethical and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in financial management, bookkeeping, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop or comparable accounting software.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or similar tools.
• Experience with database or membership management software; Realm preferred.
• Experience with Looker Studio, Power BI or similar data visualization tools; preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of payroll, employee benefits, and HR administration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing needs.
• Proactive ability to assess and course correct as needed.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with staff, volunteers, teams and lay leadership.
• Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and congregational systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial, administrative, HR, facilities, technology and business operations.
• Lead financial controls, budgeting, reporting and auditing processes.
• Supervise the administrative assistant and collaborate with volunteers and staff.
• Maintain systems, policies and confidentiality across the organization.
• Coordinate with Board of Trustees, Finance Committee and committees.
• Represent the Lead Minister as ex-officio of Finance Committee.
• Foster effective teamwork and strong relationship-building within the congregation.

Skills

Financial mgmt

Bookkeeping

Budgeting

Staff supervision

HR administration

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Realm

Power BI

Looker Studio

Payroll knowledge

Discretion

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Google Workspace

Realm

Looker Studio/Power BI

Job description

Director of Business Administration

Start Date: ideally, October 15, 2026

Supervisor: Lead Minister

Eliot Unitarian Universalist Chapel is a liberal congregation bound by courageous love, growing in spirit and inspiring, compassionate action. We support and engage in issues that align with liberal and progressive values. We affirm all sexual orientations and genders. We are active in supporting abortion rights in our state, with our minister having a very public presence regarding the issue. Our social justice issues are focused on environmental sustainability, immigration reform, racial equity, LGBTQIA+ rights and voting rights. A successful candidate will embrace serving a congregation with these priorities. We offer a family-friendly workplace to help our employees find a good work/life balance.

We are seeking to support a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our larger community. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Position Summary

The Director of Business Administration (DBA) is a member of the senior staff team and serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. The position provides leadership and oversight for the financial, administrative, human resources, facilities, technology, and business operations of Eliot Unitarian Universalist Chapel. The DBA is supervised by the Lead Minister and supervises the administrative assistant/communications specialist.

Working collaboratively with the Lead Minister, Staff, Board of Trustees, committees, teams, and lay leaders, the Director ensures that the congregation’s operational and business affairs are conducted effectively, efficiently, ethically, and in support of its mission. The position combines hands-on administration with organizational leadership and is responsible for maintaining effective systems, policies, financial controls, and operational practices across the congregation.

The DBA is responsible for the work of the volunteers in the Building and Grounds Team, the Property Development Team, the Bergfried Team (our 580 acre property in rural Missouri), the Pledge Drive Team, the Memorial Garden Team, Special Events and Rentals. The DBA represents the Lead Minister as the ex-officio of the Finance Committee.

The DBA must be a good team player with the ability to work with a variety of volunteers. This position functions like the connective tissue of the organization. Strong relationship and communication skills are a must.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising staff and working effectively with volunteers.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop or comparable accounting software.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or similar tools
• Experience administering database or membership management software; experience with Realm is preferred.
• Experience with Looker Studio, Power BI, or similar data visualization and reporting tools is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of payroll, employee benefits, and human resources administration.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and quickly adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Proactive ability to assess and course correct as needed
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, teams, and lay leadership.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and a strong commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Unitarian Universalism and congregational systems is preferred but not required

Employment Conditions

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Relocation assistance may be available for a qualified candidate, depending on individual circumstances.
• Working on-site is required, with some limited flexibility for working remotely.