Director of Administration

For over a century, Home Sweet Home Ministries has stood as a pillar of the community and a beacon of Christ’s love for the hungry, homeless, and hopeless here in Central Illinois. It is the mission of every member of our staff and our volunteers to demonstrate Christ’s love through innovative approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community. We offer supportive services to those in need – providing shelter, food, case management, as well as programs including Bridge of Hope, Rapid Rehousing, and our Bread for Life Co-Op.  

Now you, too, can help build upon our traditions and contribute your passion for caring for others and your desire to be a guiding light for Christ’s love to those caught in the storm by joining our dedicated team. Home Sweet Home Ministries offers employment opportunities for those with a desire to be part of a community committed to helping others.

Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Starting salary beginning at $65,000 (varies based on experience)
• medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Sect. 125 Flexible Spending Account
• paid time off
• free on-site meals and beverages
• eligible for federal public service student loan debt forgiveness program (standard restrictions of the program apply)

How You’ll Help Fulfill the HSHM Mission

Leadership

• Lead and motivate a cohesive administrative team that focuses on enabling the mission of Home Sweet Home Ministries
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned administrative staff
• Continuously identify and evaluate support of administrative functions for the agency
• Provide development and support to staff as warranted to help them reach individual and organizational goals
• Serve as executive sponsor for diversity, equity, and inclusion work

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Set short-term and long-term strategic direction for administrative functions including workforce and facilities strategies
• Monitor and report on progress towards achievement of strategic goals
• Provide executive level reports for administrative function
• Provide miscellaneous CEO and board support for administrative function
• Establish goals and objectives for the administrative department and participate in development of departmental budget
• Lead team in establishing and maintaining sub-goals and a clear scope of work
• Continuously review budget priorities and status with team
• Develop and implement measures that enhance the quality of administrative support for the organization
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, maintain knowledge of compliance trends and update processes/policies as needed

Communication

• Assume primary responsibility for official agency communications with employees and volunteers
• Serve as primary consultant for leadership on strategic workplace issues (culture, performance management, etc.)

Qualifications

• Mission-oriented with values in harmony with those of Home Sweet Home Ministries, Inc.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business management or related field preferred, or five + years of relevant human resources experience
• PHR, SPHR or comparable certification preferred
• Ability to delegate appropriately and lead a diverse yet cohesive team
• Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office applications, database management, and the maintenance of records
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize efficiently, establish priorities, and attend to details
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and other departments and agencies
• Actively involved in the Christian faith