Chief Administrative Officer
Wheaton, IL - USA
Job Summary
Are you a systems-minded leader who enjoys bringing clarity structure and follow-through to complex work
Do you thrive in roles that require both people leadership and administrative excellence
Are you energized by the opportunity to strengthen the behind-the-scenes operations of a growing ministry so its mission can move forward with greater focus and effectiveness
The Opportunity
Decision Point is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to oversee key administrative functions that support the health and effectiveness of the ministry including human resources staff mobilization and onboarding administrative systems technology platforms finance coordination and organizational execution.
Reporting directly to the President this broad administrative leadership role is ideal for a proven leader who can manage multiple operational areas strengthen systems support staff and supervisors well and help key organizational priorities move forward with clarity and follow-through. The right person will be highly organized relationally strong technologically proficient and able to bring order to complex behind-the-scenes needs as Decision Point continues to grow.
About Decision Point
through student-led outreach local church partnerships campus ministry and online coaching.
We believe every student at every school should have the opportunity to hear the gospel before they graduate. Today Decision Point serves students across the United States and beyond with a growing vision to mobilize young courageous witnesses for Christ and see the next generation saved set free and sent on mission.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Leadership and Systems
- Oversee key administrative systems processes and workflows across the ministry.
- Strengthen structures that support staff mobilization onboarding communication and organizational clarity.
- Help evaluate improve and document administrative processes so the organization can operate with greater consistency and effectiveness.
- Bring strong technology proficiency to the role including the ability to learn and improve systems platforms and tools that support ministry operations.
Human Resources and Staff Support
- Provide leadership for core HR functions including compensation processes benefits insurance employment compliance onboarding performance review rhythms and staff-related administrative needs.
- Supervise and support the part-time HR Admin Specialist.
- Help supervisors lead their teams well by providing clear systems guidance and administrative support rather than centralizing every staff issue.
- Participate in hiring and onboarding processes as a senior administrative leader.
Finance and Donor Services Coordination
- Oversee the relationship and workflow with Decision Points outsourced finance partner.
- Provide administrative oversight for finance-related processes without serving as the day-to-day accountant.
- Supervise the Corporate Secretary and the part-time Donor Services Coordinator.
- Ensure finance donor services and administrative functions are coordinated with accuracy clarity and follow-through.
Organizational Execution and Project Support
- Support the President in advancing key organizational priorities and projects.
- Help ensure important initiatives are tracked coordinated and completed.
- Provide project management support for high-level administrative and ministry priorities.
- Serve as a steady trusted leader who can help multiple areas of the organization stay aligned and moving forward.
Who Will Thrive Here
The ideal candidate is a proven administrative leader with a vibrant active faith and a genuine heart for student evangelism. This person should be deeply aligned with Decision Points mission to proclaim the gospel to the next generation and eager to strengthen the behind-the-scenes systems that help that mission move forward.
They do not need to be the expert in every administrative area but they must be able to lead across HR staff support technology systems finance coordination and project execution with wisdom clarity and follow-through. They will be highly organized proactive relationally strong technologically proficient and able to manage multiple areas of responsibility at once.
Qualifications
- A mature Christian faith and a life that reflects integrity humility teachability and alignment with Decision Points mission and values.
- A genuine heart for student evangelism and a desire to strengthen the ministry systems that help the gospel reach the next generation.
- Experience leading complex administrative roles or overseeing multiple behind-the-scenes functions of an organization ministry or nonprofit.
- Proven leadership experience with people processes systems and projects.
- Human resources experience or strong familiarity with core HR functions especially staff onboarding benefits compensation compliance and supervisor support.
- Proficiency in finance/accounting concepts and ability to oversee outsourced financial workflows.
- Strong administrative organizational and problem-solving skills.
- High proficiency with technology systems and platforms; experience with Virtuous or similar nonprofit CRM/database systems is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well with ministry leaders supervisors staff vendors and administrative team members.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality exercise discernment take initiative and lead with clarity and follow-through.
Reporting and Direct Reports
This role reports to the President.
Direct reports include: Corporate Secretary Part-Time HR Admin Specialist Part-Time Donor Services Coordinator
Location and Schedule
Decision Points office is located in Wheaton Illinois. This is a full-time role with a hybrid option that may include partial remote work while still maintaining meaningful connection to the office team and President. For an exceptional candidate located elsewhere in the country we are open to a fully remote arrangement that includes regular travel to Wheaton.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation range is $75000$100000 based on experience. A competitive benefits package is also included.
Consistent with other Decision Point roles this position includes fundraising for the mission. Everything we do is free for students and funded by people who believe in reaching them with the gospel. Every staff member helps invite others into our work typically by asking friends family churches and others in their network to become prayer and financial partners. Decision Point sets fair compensation for every staff role a salary you can count on from day one and provides training coaching tools and ongoing support throughout your fundraising. The specific expectations for this role will be discussed during the interview process. If this mission grabs your heart dont let fundraising keep you from exploring it - lets have a conversation.
Interested in Learning More
If you are a proven administrative leader who loves strengthening systems supporting people and helping a ministry operate with greater clarity and effectiveness we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
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