Business Administrator
Reports to: Senior Pastor
Directly Supervises: Office Manager & Hospitality Coordinator, Communications, Facilities Supervisor, Custodians, Office Administrative Assistants
Effective: April 1, 2026
Status: Full Time
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary:
The Business Administrator provides administrative leadership to sustain and expand efficient fiscal, human resource, property and communications operations for a growing congregation and its ancillary operations.
Essential Functions: Finance, Stewardship, Human Resources, Property, Communications
• Manage all aspects of the financial operations in accordance with church policies and procedures and standard accounting principles and procedures.
• Assist Senior Pastor and stewardship team in the development and implementation of activities to advance generous giving as part of a healthy faith life.
• Consult with Senior Pastor and Executive Team of the church council in staff development, performance reviews, hiring, termination and compensation.
• Oversee Human Resource benefits, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance
• Oversee the management and maintenance of church building, property and equipment.
Other Responsibilities:
• Oversee payroll, payroll tax reporting and all appropriate federal and state tax filings.
• Facilitate the annual budget and audit processes in collaboration with appropriate church staff and officers.
• Manage information technology functions.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development workshops.
• Lead/Coordinate staff and lay leaders in the development, revision and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures as directed by the senior pastor.
• Perform other duties as requested
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business/finance/accounting or a related field required
• A minimum of three years of management and leadership experience preferred
• Experience working or volunteering in large church (or nonprofit) setting
Physical Requirements:
• Able to speak in a public or large group setting
Core Competencies:
• Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the larger picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
• Ethics and Values: Honors the core values and beliefs of the organization in his/her choice of behaviors;
• Initiative: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented.
• Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest and transparent communication; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.
• Dependability: Provides assurance that things will get done on time and with a standard of excellence, ensuring reliable results on a consistent basis.
• Professional Ability: Operates from established competence, a sense of calling and pride in one’s work.
• Flexibility: Recognizes different perspectives and adapts as needed while still upholding the church’s core values as a Christian community.
• Spiritual Formation: Demonstrates faithfulness to spiritual growth mixed with respect and sensitivity for the spiritual practices of others;
• Project Management: Identifies the key objectives and scope of a proposed project; garners needed resources and project support, develops a realistic and thorough plan for achieving key objectives.
• Team Orientation: demonstrates interest, skill and success in team environments;
• Process Management: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration; can simplify complex processes and create policy for repetitive processes.