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Peoria - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 120000 - 140000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description


  • Position Type:
    Administration/Administration - Officer

  • Date Posted:
    6/16/2025

  • Location:
    Spalding Pastoral Center (Peoria)

  • Closing Date:
    07/18/2025

  • Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
    Location: Curia Peoria IL
    Reports to: Bishop of the Diocese of Peoria

    About the Diocese

    The mission of the Diocese of Peoria is rooted in the command of Christ: Go Make Disciples. Rooted in Catholic tradition the Diocese proclaims the Gospel celebrates the Sacraments and serves others in the name of Jesus Christ. Under the leadership of Bishop Louis Tylka the Diocese is actively working to become an even more vibrant mission-driven and sustainable Church.

    The Diocesan Curia plays a vital supporting role in this mission. Its purpose is to serve the priests parishes schools and ministries of the Diocese helping them live out the call to evangelization by providing operational administrative and pastoral support.

    About the Role

    The Diocese of Peoria is currently seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to serve the mission of growing disciples. The COO will serve as a key leader at the Diocese of Peoria overseeing the day-to-day administrative operations of the Diocesan Curia. Reporting directly to the Bishop the COO will be a member of the Executive Teamcollaborating closely with the Vicar General Chief of Mission and Chancellor to drive strategic decision-making ensure mission alignment and address key operational and cultural challenges.

    The COO will lead with a servant heart bringing strong leadership strategic vision and a passion for fostering a mission-driven and service-oriented culture.

    What You Will Do
    • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all day-to-day administrative functions of the Curia encompassing approximately 40 staff members excluding legal clergy and mission areas.
    • Lead and supervise key departments reporting to the COO including:
      • Finance (through the CFO)
      • Human Resources
      • Catholic Education/Schools Office
      • Communications & Public Relations
    • Develop and implement strategies goals and initiatives aligned with the mission and the priorities established by the Bishop.
    • Lead the creation and management of the Diocesan Strategic Plan.
    • Facilitate and coordinate regular meetings of the Executive Team and Leadership Team ensuring clear communication and alignment across departments.
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Bishop on administrative strategic and cultural matters.
    • Working with Human Resources oversee staff performance morale and developmentcultivating a culture of excellence collaboration and service.
    • Ensure that all Curia operations are efficient effective and mission-aligned.
    • Monitor the performance and culture of the Curia and take proactive steps to address issues as needed.
    • Collaborate with other members of the Executive Team to ensure diocesan-wide goals and initiatives are met.
    What You Will Have
    • Experience in senior management or executive leadership.
    • Proven track record of strong strategic planning and operational execution.
    • Exceptional leadership interpersonal and team-building skills.
    • Outstanding analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
    • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to inspire and align teams.
    • Deep commitment to creating and sustaining a mission-centered service-focused culture.
    • Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
    • Bachelors degree required (advanced degree preferred) in business administration or a related field.
    • Must be a practicing Catholic with a strong personal faith and a clear understanding that the primary mission of the Church is evangelizationensuring all operations and initiatives support that mission.
    What You Will Get
    • We value our employees and offer a Total Rewards package to support your overall well-being including:
      • Salary Range: $120000 - $140000
      • Medical dental prescription and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy
      • Paid Time Off: Vacation sick leave and holidays
      • Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
      • Long-term disability coverage
      • Life Insurance
    How to Apply
    • Submit your application through
    The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is committed to ensuring that all recruiting hiring training promotion compensation and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis. As such the Diocese prohibits discrimination harassment and/or retaliation of any kind against an applicant or employee on the basis of their actual or perceived race or traits associated with race color national origin ancestry age sex disability or association with a disabled person military or veteran status genetic information citizenship order of protection status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. For more information or to request an accommodation of any kind please contact .




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Employment Type

Full Time

Department / Functional Area

Administration

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