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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

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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 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

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Overview

The Executive Assistant is responsible for the implementation and overall organization of business tasks in the Finance Office by completing the following duties in a professional and confidential manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing high level administrative support by coordinating the functions of the finance department to include answering and initiating phone calls on CFO’s behalf, managing applicable calendars and schedules, coordinating all aspects of associated meetings and implementing mailings and communications processes
  • Maintaining and generating associated reports
  • Creating, preparing and editing correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents
  • Scheduling associated internal and external events
  • Creating and implementing standard operating procedures
  • Assisting Finance Office staff members, as needed
  • Representing the office in a positive manner through respectful and confidential interaction
  • Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

  • Actively practicing the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Able to satisfactorily complete background checks and training applicable to Diocesan requirements
  • Associate degree in business or related field and three years of practical experience providing support to executive positions or five years of practical experience providing support to executive positions
  • Practical experience in Raiser’s Edge or similar system
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • High levels of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
  • Excellent professional communication, time management and organizational skills
  • Able to provide accurate information while working independently under deadlines
  • Capable of presenting a professional appearance
  • Possess attributes of dependability and punctuality

Working Conditions:

            FLSA Status:                         Hourly Nonexempt    

            Work Status:                         Full-Time        

            Physical Requirements:      Able to lift to 25 pounds, standing and/or sitting for extended period of time, walking short distances, repetitiously using                                                                        a  keyboard

            Hours Per Week:                  40       

            Work Schedule:                    Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm with 30-minute unpaid lunch

            Other:                                    Evening and weekend hours, travel, as needed. Must submit a time sheet according to payroll schedule. OT hours must have                                                                 prior approval.   

Resumes should be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: araymond@dioceseaj.org

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Overview

The Office Manager is responsible for the overall business and financial activities of the Parish. This position will be part time initially to transition to full time Spring of 2025.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors and answering phone calls in a professional manner
  • Implementing all accounting functions to include processing payroll, AR/AP, maintaining chart of accounts, reconciling statements, invoicing, creating and generating associated financial reports and coordinating parish deposits
  • Preparing diocesan reports as requested
  • Responsible for registering and maintaining records of baptisms, first communions, confirmations, marriages, deaths, new members, etc.
  • Provide parishioners with annual giving statements
  • Responsible for overseeing general office operations
  • Perform routine office work as well as ordering office and church supplies
  • Maintain a current list of all homebound and nursing home parishioners. Send a bulletin to them each week and a birthday card
  • Prepare a monthly Ministry Schedule
  • Prepare the Prayer of the Faithful Petitions for the weekend Masses
  • Assist with the weekend collection, depositing and posting
  • Assist with fundraisers and activities to include ordering supplies, making bank deposits and maintaining financial records/reports
  • Attend all Parish meetings except the Cemetery Meetings
  • Assist with scheduling Mass intentions and weekly bulletin as needed
  • Assist in the preparations for Lent, Easter, Advent and Christmas (including Church decorating)
  • Support the Director of Religious Education and Music Director as needed
  • Maintain employee personnel folders in compliance with employment laws and diocesan guidelines
  • Maintain employee and volunteer clearances
  • Additional duties and responsibilities 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’s 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
  • Capable of maintaining high levels of confidentiality, professionalism and integrity
  • High level of organizational, multitasking and time-management skills
  • Able to work the schedule required of the position

Working Conditions:

FLSA Status:  Hourly Non-Exempt

Work Status:  Full Time

Hours Per Week:  35 to 37

Physical Requirements:  Lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, walking short distances, repetitiously using keyboard

Other:  Timesheet must be completed and submitted according to the payroll schedule.  This position is not considered to be of remote-work status.

This job description is not designed to list all required responsibilities for the position and can be revised any time at the discretion of the employer with or without notice.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: mporada@dioceseaj.org or araymond@dioceseaj.org

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Overview

The parish administrative assistant is responsible for providing general administrative assistance to the parish office by performing the tasks listed below in a professional & welcoming manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greeting visitors and answering phone calls
  • Creating and distributing the weekly parish bulletins and other parish communications
  • Maintaining sacramental records
  • Retaining an accurate account of mass intentions & scheduling them according to parish policy
  • Processing payroll & A/P & A/R duties
  • Reconciling parish, cemetery and any other financial statements for the Parish
  • Assisting in weekly collections tasks
  • Entering collections and contributions to parishioner’s accounts
  • Maintaining census system and running reports as necessary
  • Ordering supplies for office(s), church and maintenance
  • Coordinating parish hall reservations, contracts, & licenses
  • Maintaining all cemetery maps and listings
  • Maintaining all clearances for staff & volunteers
  • Maintaining minister schedules
  • 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’s 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:  Part Time

     Hours Per Week:  up to 25 hours per week

     Physical Requirements:  Lifting up to 25 pounds, sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time, walking short distances, repetitiously using keyboard

     Other: Timecards must be completed and submitted according to the payroll schedule. Additional hours must have previous approval from parish pastor             or parish deacon. This position is not considered to be remote-work status.

     This job description is not designed to list all required responsibilities for the position and can be revised any time at the discretion of the employer with or           without notice.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Office of Human Resources
2713 West Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Alternatively, e-mail resumes to: mporada@dioceseaj.org or araymond@dioceseaj.org

APPLY NOW

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