Chief Operating Officer

Job Description

The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet Franciscans) is a Roman Catholic congregation of women religious headquartered in Joliet, Illinois. They embrace Catholic / Franciscan values of living simply, prayerfully, joyfully and generously. They are committed to peacemaking and the care of creation.

With sisters serving / living in nine states and Brazil, they number approximately 70 sisters, with a median age of 84. They are in the process of planning for completion but continue to have responsibilities for their retired sisters, sisters in active ministries, and employees who assist in the care for their members.

The Chief Operating Officer is a collaborative organizer and leader who will work closely with the congregation Treasurer and the Leadership Team to ensure that administrative leadership is provided to support our mission. This includes working with the finance office, mission advancement, human resources, archives, care providers, IT provider, insurance and government benefits, office staff, transportation, property management, and overall planning initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Respect for the culture of Catholic sisters and their mission goals and experience.
Ability to find solutions in harmony with Franciscan values, spiritual practices and faith-based business practices.
Comfort with a not-for-profit business structure.
Ability to lead and / or assist with planning, problem solving, strategic thinking and consulting.
Application of operational policies and practices across various areas and departments.
Commitment to enhancing the work experience of a small staff of professionals.
Attendance at congregation events as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree or equivalent with strengths in finance, project management, personnel leadership
Minimum five years' experience in an executive-level administrative role
Effective written and verbal communications
Ability to work with legal entities, both civil and canonical (church law)
Commitment to regular assessment, reporting, analysis and recommendations
Financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting
Proven leadership through changes, realignments and creation of new solutions
Ability to relate to people of various ages and personalities
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks

The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate (Joliet Franciscans) has engaged EMA Partners/Trinity Executive Partnership to facilitate this search.

To request a copy of the full position brochure and/or to apply, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: info@trinityexecutivepartnership.com

Applicants will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

About the Employer

Trinity Executive Partnership is your Catholic Connection for Executive Search, Executive Coaching and Management Succession. We deliver services to hospitals/health care organizations, colleges and universities, social service groups and dioceses.