Senior Director of Church Operations

Umcna; Shandon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shandon United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Administration to oversee and integrate the church’s operational, financial, HR, administrative, and facilities functions within a large nonprofit setting. The role requires strategic leadership, compliance with laws, and collaborative management of staff, ministries, and vendors.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive nonprofit/church administration experience, fund accounting expertise, and a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Organizational Leadership, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience in church administration, nonprofit management, corporate operations, or similar complex environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial operations, including fund accounting, payroll, budgeting, facilities, and organizational operations.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance requirements, hiring practices, and employee relations.
• Proven experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and reports.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, financial controls, and employment law compliance.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, written, verbal, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily business and operational activities of the church and affiliated ministries.
• Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, systems, and procedures to improve organizational effectiveness and scalability.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across departments, ministries, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, fund accounting, cash flow management, payroll, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration in coordination with the Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).
• Ensure organizational compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, custodial services, scheduling, security, and operational readiness of church facilities.
• Coordinate facility projects, repairs, renovations, vendor management, and contracted services.
• Ensure compliance with safety, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

HR compliance

Financial management

Fund accounting

Nonprofit operations

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/related field

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Financial software

Job description

Shandon United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Administration to oversee and integrate the church’s operational, financial, HR, administrative, and facilities functions within a large nonprofit setting. The role requires strategic leadership, compliance with laws, and collaborative management of staff, ministries, and vendors.

Ideal candidates will bring extensive nonprofit/church administration experience, fund accounting expertise, and a proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary