What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF OHIO?
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
The Executive Assistant is a critical partner and intentional and proactive support for the Episcopal Bishop of Ohio in advancing the mission and vision of the Diocese. The EA serves as the primary point of contact for those seeking to connect with the Bishop as well the Canon to the Ordinary. In that role, the Executive Assistant serves as a pastoral presence and practices a ministry of hospitality in the office, while managing an extremely complex calendar, organizing and coordinating correspondence, and event coordination.
Essential Functions:
- Strategize with the Bishop to build and manage the Bishop’s calendar, including personal appointments, effectively prioritizing the Bishop’s time to further the vision and mission of the diocese, ensuring sustainability of the schedule.
- Manage all travel planning for the Bishop, including travel preferences.
- Anticipate needs, prep and equip the Bishop, (and the Canon when requested), with summaries of necessary information, documents, etc. for all meetings, appointments, and visitations, including needed vestments.
- Work with congregations ahead of visitations to prepare and prioritize issues that require the Bishop’s attention.
- Anticipate needs for meetings, i.e. hospitality, room prep, Zoom connections, and coordinate accordingly.
- Research, coordinate, and manage all correspondence, including drafting replies, and determining course of action and response.
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED required, post-secondary education preferred.
- Five or more years’ experience in high-level administrative role.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure others’ confidence in the privacy and security of the Bishop’s and Canon to the Ordinary’s offices.
- Confident interpersonal skills with a variety of stakeholders.
- Expert-level in Office Suite applications.
- Ability to attend required Diocesan training for Safe Church and Dismantling Racism.
Compensation
This is a full-time position that includes benefits as approved in the current edition of the Employee Policy Handbook and Benefits of the Diocese of Ohio, including 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, and retirement plans. Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.
Application Process
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume to Ruth Mercer at rmercer@dohio.org.