The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod is hiring: Executive Assistant to the Chief Mi

Office Administrator to the Chief Mission Officer

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Mission Statement

The LCMS Mission: In grateful response to God's grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities, and world.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fundraising activities of the Synods national office in accordance with Board policies.
• Oversee content of communications, public relations, and news provided by the Synod.
• Provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for preseminary education programs, seminary education, and postseminary continuing education, and advocate for pastoral education and health.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing budgets and financial reports for the CMO Office and Mission units.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and oversee the contracts process in support of LCMS mission and ministry.
• Conduct special projects, information gathering, and research as assigned by the CMO.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Chief Mission Officer, with accountability to the President of the Synod.
• Interacts regularly with LCMS officers, senior executive staff, and unit executives.
• Collaborates with the Boards for National Mission and International Mission.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer daily demands of the CMO Office by providing direct administrative support.
• Maintain the CMO calendar and schedule appointments and meetings for Synods Chief Officers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and oversee contractors and staff to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with Board policies.
• Assist in reviewing budgets and financial reports and coordinate approvals of expenditures per policies.
• Conduct special projects, information gathering, and research as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent, with a minimum of three years in an administrative or management position.
• Active member in good standing of an LCMS congregation.
• Financial background: understanding of large organization financial statements and unit budgets.
• Demonstrated success working on a dynamic, fastpaced team with significant responsibilities.

Competencies

• Knowledge of LCMS structure and its related entities.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Teamwork and facilitation skills.
• Prioritization, planning, and multitasking under pressure.
• Microsoft 365 proficiency and technological aptitude.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Seniority Level

MidSenior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

Religious Institutions

Location

St Louis, MO

Salary

$50,000.00$65,000.00

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