General Summary of the Position

 The Benefits Manager is responsible for developing and managing all benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 403(b) plans, etc. This position will be responsible for reviewing, recommending and ensuring existing programs are in compliance with legal requirements and company objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• Oversee the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including billing, enrollment and changes.
• Leads the annual open enrollment process.

• Oversee benefit inquiries on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Maintains the leave-of-absence process through chosen vendor: medical, personal, disability, and FMLA also through chosen vendor.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external vendors and providers and ensure procedures are followed to minimize costs. Serves as primary contact for employees and vendors related to benefits.
• Conducts audits and ensures payment invoices for benefit providers.
• Manages 403(b) plan and responds to inquiries relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Conducts the annual benefit renewal process by evaluating and analyzing data presented by the benefits broker.
• Prepares reports and presentations as requested by the CHRO for senior management.
• Monitor trends, best practices and external competitiveness and makes recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of benefit programs and analyze benefit plans to determine cost/benefit.
• Act as an expert consultant to management in support of benefits plan designs.
• Completes benefits reporting requirements and ensures compliance with applicable government legislation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Ministerial Responsibilities:

• Establish an maintain relationships with external vendors and providers and ensure procedures are followed to minimize costs. Serves as primary contact for employees, Business Managers, Priests and vendors related to benefits.
• Ensures all Catholic protocols are met as it pertains to benefits, prescriptions, leave of absence, etc.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and benefits administration (FMLA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of benefits plan designs and contract language.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze data and make strategic recommendations.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to navigate various types of software. Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PP, Visio, etc.
• Accounting background preferred

• Highly knowledgeable with all aspects of employee benefit programs (health, dental vision, life and disability insurance).
• Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,  or related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certification or equivalent required
• CEBS certification, or CPA a strong plus.
• Minimum seven years of experience in managing and administering benefits programs required. (open enrollment, leave administration, compliance).
• Minimum seven year of experience with HRIS software.
• Minimum three years accounting experience.

 Special Requirements:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing required
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply, proficiency in English, Spanish and Vietnamese are preferred.

Physical Requirements Specific to the Job:

• N/A

 This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center.

The Diocese of Dallas – Pastoral Center reserves the right to modify this job description without notice to the employee. This job description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.

General Summary of the Position

 As a member of the Diocesan leadership team, leadership in the church is both a privilege and a sacred responsibility. The Senior Director of Development must uphold the mission of the Diocese to bring the people to Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ to the people.

This position will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the philanthropic culture within the diocese and broader community, with a strong focus on donor relations.

Directs, plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates all philanthropic activities for the support and benefit of the organizations comprising the Diocese of Dallas. Responsible for grant applications, management of fund-raising programs, and the establishment of organizational endowments. Ensures all activities are conducted in support of the mission, philosophy, and values of the Diocese.

The components of the Development Office include the administration and sourcing of funds through Diocesan capital campaigns, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, the Bishop’s Invitational Golf Tournament, and the planned giving program. Develops advancement principles and policies with the various Diocesan entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position 

• Lead, manage, and administer significant fundraising campaigns ($100M+).
• Develops and maintains a clear understanding of the fundraising priorities of the Diocese and oversees Diocesan fundraising
• Manages daily operational standards, procedures, and responsibilities for all Diocesan capital campaigns, annual appeals, golf tournament and monitors parish campaigns.
• Works closely with the Business Office to ensure adherence to all audit
• Develops and implements a strategic plan for all Diocesan advancement
• Develops appropriate advancement
• Oversees the Bishop’s Annual Appeal and the Bishop’s Invitational Golf Tournament and evaluates continued opportunities to increase
• Oversee Diocesan Sunday collections including frequency, coordination with parishes and management of special or emergency collections when needed.
• Identifies, engages, cultivates, and solicits prospective
• Seeks philanthropic support through annual giving, direct mail, memorials, grants, special events, capital campaigns, and planned giving
• Serves as a resource to local estate and tax professionals for consultation in the areas of planned
• Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of fundraising
• Reviews and recommends all fundraising activities for the
• Participates in public relations activities with various groups to encourage their
• Works with groups such as advisory groups and boards for planning, organizing, and evaluating programs for which funds are
• Establishes and maintains high visibility in the Diocese and community at large, in order to promote and to be associated with the Office of
• Works with staff of Diocesan organizations to develop fundraising and grantsmanship techniques.
• Monitors and acts in response to activities at the local, state, and federal level which may affect fundraising programs or the not-for-profit status of the
• Prepares and obtains approval for an annual budget that is based on specific annual goals.
• Selects appropriate staff and manages human capital in a manner which ensures maximum utilization and creates a sense of respect and loyalty; manages financial resources prudently and effectively; plans and organizes all tasks and resources in a manner which results in achievement of strategic goals and
• Other duties as

Additional Ministerial Responsibilities:

• Acts as a fundraising and grantsmanship consultant to pastors, boards, principals, presidents, and directors as
• Develops advancement principles and policies with the various Diocesan entities including parishes and schools.

Position Requirements

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to forge relationships by using strong interpersonal
• Ability to lead and manage
• Strong sense of purpose and
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
• Must have the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine a proper course of
• Ability to ask prospective donors for their support and handle multiple opportunities successfully.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree and/or CFRE designation, a plus
• Eight to ten years of top advancement experience; including 3 – 5 years as a front-line fundraiser or gift
• Experience in the use of Blackbaud products such as Raiser’s Edge and working knowledge of data retrieval and analysis; optimizing the fundraising potential within the Diocese’s donor
• Expert knowledge of fundraising principles, methods, standards, and solicitation strategies
• Experience in the use of personal computer and related Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work additional and flexible hours
• Practicing Catholic
• Ability to tell a story, frame the need, and make a compelling request

Physical Requirements Specific to the Job:

• N/A

DO NOT REMOVE

This Position Description is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of the position may be changed at the sole discretion of the Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center, which reserves the right to modify this Position Description without notice to the employee. This Position Description is not a contract and does not alter the employee’s at-will employment status.