Director of Operations

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St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Apex, NC

Posted Date

January 23, 2026

Position Summary:

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Apex, NC is seeking a Director of Operations! The Director of Operations is responsible for budgeting and financial management for the parish, HR administration (e.g., policies, procedures, compliance, etc.) for the parish, facilities oversight, and participation in parish and school committees. The Director of Operations is the primary person responsible for parish operations. The role is intended as support to the work of the Pastor and the other parish ministries.

The Director of Operations should have management experience in the areas of responsibility and possess excellent communication skills. Other management skills required are in the areas of organization, finances, human resources, and property. Practical leadership and collaboration are needed to work with the parish staff, with the Pastoral Council, with the Finance Council, etc..

Working Relationships:

• Pastor:
  • The Director of Operations reports to the Pastor. But the model of this relationship could be seen as mutual responsibility for the parish, with the Director of Operations’ focus on the material and/or administration and the Pastor’s focus on the spiritual.
• The Director of Operations provides advice, counsel, and suggested direction in the budget creation and management of the school, including the strategic setting of tuition rates necessary to achieve a balanced budget.
• Office Staff:
  • The Director of Operations is responsible for the administrative and financial staff, in establishing the goals and objectives and in the day-to-day operation.
• Facilities:
  • The Director of Operations is responsible for buildings and grounds and for the staff that maintain them.
• Parish Groups:
  • The Director of Operations is the primary staff liaison to the Pastoral Council, the Finance Council, the School Advisory Committee (representing the pastor). Works with the Finance Council to establish plans and budgets for the parish and the school as well as establishing other financial directions.
• Diocese of Raleigh:
  • The Director of Operations interacts with Stewardship and Development, Property Management, Human Resources, Finance, and other personnel at the diocese.
• The Director of Operations supports multiple volunteer groups and individuals in the parish and school.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for establishing and managing the operating budgets for the parish, consulting with the Parish Finance Council and the Pastor during the budget process; and in conjunction with the School Advisory Committee and the Pastor, provide advice, counsel, and suggested direction to the principal regarding the school budget process. Ensure proper financial stewardship of the parish and school, including operating without a deficit, meeting the budget, and fulfilling loan and other financial obligations to the Diocese and outside vendors.
  
  Report budget results monthly to Finance Council, and School Administrators, quarterly to the parish community, and annually to the diocese. Responsible for long-range financial plan.
• Administration:
  • Responsible for the daily operation of the parish office and the delivery of the multiple supports to the parish that the administrative staff supplies. Manage the monthly parish staff meeting.
• Human Resources:
  • Directly supervise parish office and maintenance staff. Assists the Pastor in his supervision of the music, liturgy, pastoral associate, and faith development staffs. Completes or assists pastor in completion of the annual performance evaluations. Assists pastor and selection committee in recruitment and hiring. Collaborates with pastor on any termination. Ensures that staff receive appropriate training for their position. Ensuring that wages and benefits are correctly administered.
• Physical Resources:
  • Ensure the long-term upkeep and improvement of facilities by establishing and managing a budget (reserve fund) of capital items. Working with the…