Business Administrator

General Purpose

The role of the Business Administrator is to work with the staff, congregation, standing committees, boards, and ministry teams to administrate the operational process and business of the church. The Business Administrator guides, directs, and manages the critical functions of the church to meet the long-term goals of Executive Team and the Administrative Board.

Principal Focal

The Business Administrator will oversee the business of the church by helping to develop and implement the vision of Live Oak Church as a member of the Executive Team through a strategic planning process, maximizing the effectiveness of present programs and processes, developing and managing wise business practices, and overseeing the day to day management of the church. 

Skills and requirements

Professing born again follower of Jesus Christ

Masters level degree preferred

A minimum of 10 years of ministerial experience

A minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar environment

Working knowledge of computer systems and applications

Knowledge of organizational management - policies, procedures, and systems

Knowledge of business office processes, including generally accepted accounting principles

Ability to prepare effective and understandable documents for correspondence

Effective leadership and management skills

Employment Status

Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week average position, with benefits as set forth in the Live Oak Church Employee Handbook

The Business Administrator will adhere to the Live Oak Church Employee Handbook and all its appendices 

The person to fill this position shall be approved by the Executive Team, HR Committee, and the Administrative Board

Working Relationships

Reports directly to the Senior Pastor

    Spiritual Accountability from the Executive Pastor

    Organizational accountability from the HR Committee

Serves as a member of the Executive Team

Supervise the Operations Staff

Regular duties

Collaborate with the Executive Team to guide, direct and manage the critical functions of the church to meet long-term goals

Attend and participates in all staff meetings each week

Host weekly Departmental Meeting

Attend all Standing Committee meetings as a non-voting member to report to the Executive Team the status of all areas of responsibility

Attend Administrative Board meetings as a full voting member

Serve as the Administrative Board Secretary
Monitor the performance of personnel and coordinate annual job performance evaluations

Maintain thorough and complete personnel files
Work with staff to provide timely and accurate communication with the congregation

Work with the Financial Oversight Committee to lead staff in preparing and developing an annual church budget designed to accomplish the strategic goals of the church

Provide leadership to and supervise the Operations Staff

Coach the operations staff to ensure continual growth and high levels of proficiency

Assist Operations Staff in goal-setting, planning, prioritizing, and implementation

Occasional duties

Develop, review, and revise employment policies and procedures

Ensure appropriate job descriptions exist for each staff position

On-board new employees

Review, renegotiate, and oversee rental and contractual agreements on behalf of the Live Oak Church

Oversee all renovation and construction projects, and explore building needs to facilitate new accommodations 

Coordinates the work of the staff to support network infrastructure, security systems, and other technology

Facilitate any other responsibilities that may arise as deemed necessary by the Executive Team

Job Performance Reviews

An annual performance review will be conducted by the Executive Team and a report will be presented to the HR Committee for review

Compensation and bonuses that may be awarded are determined by the HR Committee