LEI Director of Administration

Responsible To:

CEO

Qualifications:

A call of God to Christian work and witness and God's leading to work with Literacy and Evangelism International (LEI).   Minimum of a B.A., and at least five years experience. Other qualifications include previous experience with managing staff, negotiating agreements and managing vendor relationships.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external ministry partners. Recognizing the call of God, the Director of Administration is expected to maintain personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of LEI.  

Skills

This position requires skills such as the ability to identify and implement best practices, work independently, think strategically, plan for the long-term success of the organization, and effectively delegate tasks.  Personal attributes include leadership, confidence, self-motivation, cost-consciousness and strong problem-solving skills.

 

Summary:

The Director of Administration manages overall office operations; oversees Office Manager, IT Manager, Building Management, and administration.  

Modify, and implement organizational strategies and policies; plan the use of materials and human resources, and manage administrative staff.  

Complete Description:

LEI Director of Administration

 

Job Purpose

The Director of Administration manages overall office operations; overseas the Office Manager, IT Manager, Building management, and administration.  Modifies and implements organizational policies to best utilize LEI human and physical resources.  

Reports to the CEO.

 

Responsibilities

  1.  Manages overall office operations, negotiates contracts, manages vendor relationships, and oversees office-operating procedures.
  2. Works to improve processes and policies, manages administrative staff, and participates in long-term organizational planning.
  3. Human resources: works with the personnel committee to monitor insurance coverage, and ensure up-to-date policies.

 

Qualifications

A call of God to Christian work and witness and God's leading to work with Literacy and Evangelism International (LEI).   Minimum of a B.A., and at least five years experience. Other qualifications include previous experience with managing staff, negotiating agreements and managing vendor relationships.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external ministry partners. Recognizing the call of God, the Director of Administration is expected to maintain personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of LEI.  

 

Skills

This position requires skills such as the ability to identify and implement best practices, work independently, think strategically, plan for the long-term success of the organization, and effectively delegate tasks.  Personal attributes include leadership, confidence, self-motivation, cost-consciousness and strong problem-solving skills.

Support  

Faith support position/Raises personal support or is self-funded.