Director of Church Operations & Administration

Sgaumc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC seeks a Director of Administration to oversee operations, finance, HR, and facilities for a large church organization. The role emphasizes leadership, governance, compliance, and strategic planning in a nonprofit setting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, fund accounting, payroll, staff relations, and facilities, ensuring programs align with the church's mission and values while maintaining regulatory standards and strong internal

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Leadership, or related field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily church operations and affiliated ministries to ensure smooth, compliant functioning.
• Develop and implement operational policies, systems, and procedures for scalability.
• Oversee budgeting, fund accounting, payroll, forecasting, and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

HR compliance

Nonprofit administration

Project management

Communication

Policy administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Financial software

Job description

Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC seeks a Director of Administration to oversee operations, finance, HR, and facilities for a large church organization. The role emphasizes leadership, governance, compliance, and strategic planning in a nonprofit setting.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, fund accounting, payroll, staff relations, and facilities, ensuring programs align with the church's mission and values while maintaining regulatory standards and strong internal