Administrative Director | Verwaltungsleitung (w/m/d)
Verband der katholischen Kirchengemeinden der Dekanate Ibbenbüren und Mettingen
Job Summary
As the Administrative Director for the Pastoral Space in Ibbenbüren, you will play a pivotal role in restructuring the administrative landscape of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Münster. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve leading the administrative operations of several parishes, managing all non-pastoral staff including secretarial, maintenance, and music personnel, and relieving parish priests of operational administrative burdens. You will serve as a strategic advisor to church boards on matters of human resources, budgeting, accounting, and property management. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who enjoys shaping new roles and navigating complex change management processes. The role offers a unique opportunity to combine professional management expertise with community service, providing a high degree of autonomy, flexible working hours, and the chance to actively influence the future structures of the local church community.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (FH/Bachelor) in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification (e.g., Administrative Exam II or Diploma in Public Administration).
Experience
- Professional experience in the field of finance, specifically in Cameralistics or New Municipal Financial Management (NKF)
- Proven leadership experience in managing diverse teams and non-pastoral staff
- Experience in managing and shaping organizational change processes
- Experience working with committees and administrative boards
- Familiarity with ecclesiastical or church administrative structures is highly preferred
Languages
Additional
- Identification with the faith, tasks, and goals of the Catholic Church is required. The position is based in Ibbenbüren with a 39-hour work week.
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