Overview
The Technology Services Support Specialist is responsible for providing infrastructure support and management of moderately complex technical networks including administering, designing, and maintaining network configurations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining software packages, providing configuration skills, and assisting in managing the operations of a Wide Area Network
- Acting in the role of application consultant
- Being a resource to IT departmental staff when determining hardware/software compatibility, evaluating computer software, multimedia, telecommunications and other technology programs and curricular applications
- Developing and supporting administrative system-wide software applications
- Monitoring and sustaining the infrastructure of a large and complex WAN configuration including voice and data capabilities
- Consulting with related vendors, faculty, staff, and management regarding IT projects
- Performing analysis of IT issues and determining the necessary resolutions
- Preparing, testing, and installing various types of network cabling
- Acting in the role of trainer for IT topics
- Supporting the diocesan technology services helpdesk
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church
- Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements
- Associate’s degree in information systems and three years of practical experience or five years of practical experience in related field
- Practical knowledge of computer hardware and software programs and able to stay current with technology trends
- Able to confidently trouble shoot and provide resolution to IT issues
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Capable of presenting professionally in appearance, communication and demeanor
Working Conditions
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt
Work Status: Full-time
Physical Requirements: Lifting to 25 pounds, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time, repetitiously using keyboard
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch.
Other: Evening and weekend hours and travel, as needed. Must submit timesheet according to payroll schedule. OT must have prior approval from director
Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: araymond@dioceseaj.org
Overview
The Parish Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Parish Pastor, staff and associated organizations and general business procedures while communicating in a professional and welcoming manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Typing, printing, and mailing documents such as the weekly bulletin, meeting agendas and minutes, programs, worship aids, etc.
- Assuming the role of receptionist for visitors to the parish office and for answering telephone calls
- Maintaining the parish calendar
- Processing mail and distributing parish and diocesan communications
- Updating parish lists and census information
- Preparing liturgical schedules
- Maintaining sacramental records
- Retaining an accurate account of mass intentions, scheduling masses in accordance with parish policy
- Preparing church and meeting areas for weekly use, funerals, and special events
- Maintaining record of clearances for staff and volunteers, training scheduling for office volunteers
- Scheduling utilization of parish facilities in coordination with Finance Administrator
- Maintaining accurate account of yearly inventory of building keys assigned to staff parishioners
- Ordering office supplies
- Assisting the Parish Administrator, Financial Assistant, and DRE with associated responsibilities
- Liaison for parish fundraisers and activities
- Performing daily responsibilities in a professional and cordial manner
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church
- Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements
- Associate degree in business preferred or two years of related experience or five years of practical experience in an office setting
- Excellent typing skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and File Maker Pro
- Able to provide accurate information while working under deadlines
- High level of organizational, multitasking and time-management skills
- Professional oral and written communication skills
- Capable of maintaining high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
- Possess attributes of dependability and punctuality
- Capable of presenting a professional appearance
- Able to work the schedule required of the position
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Working Conditions
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt
Work Status: Full-time
Physical Requirements: Lifting to 25 pounds, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time, repetitiously using keyboard
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch
Other: Timecards must be completed and submitted according to the payroll schedule. Any hours worked over 40 must have previous approval from parish pastor. This position is not considered to be remote-work status.
Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: araymond@dioceseaj.org
Overview
The Parish Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the parish office(s) by implementing financial and general business procedures while communicating in a professional and welcoming manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Answering phones, greeting visitors, and creating and distributing parish communications including weekly bulletin
- Processing payroll, balancing parish accounts, making deposits, paying invoices, and generating financial reports
- Retaining an accurate account of mass intentions and scheduling them according to parish policy
- Maintaining census system and sacramental records
- Supporting religious education programs as directed by parish pastor
- Maintaining inventory of office and church supplies
- Managing the utilization of building keys
- Updating parish calendar and website
- Facilitating fundraisers, activities, and facility rentals
- Attending meetings of Finance and Parish Councils; preparing minutes
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Supportive of the mission of the Catholic Church
- Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to diocesan requirements
- Associate degree in business and two years of related experience or five years of practical experience in an office setting
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and electronic accounting and payroll processes
- Able to provide accurate information while working under deadlines
- High level of organizational, multitasking and time-management skills
- Professional oral and written communication skills
- Capable of maintaining high levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and integrity
- Possess attributes of dependability and punctuality
- Capable of presenting a professional appearance
- Able to work the schedule required of the position
Working Conditions
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Work Status: FT
Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 25 pounds; sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; walking short distances; repetitiously using keyboard
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: TBD with parish pastor approval
Other: Timecards must be completed and submitted according to the payroll schedule. Any hours worked over 40 must have previous approval from parish pastor. This position is not considered to be remote-work status.
Resumes should be submitted to:
Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: araymond@dioceseaj.org
