President , Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation

  • Presbyterian Church USA
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • 09/02/2025
Full time

Job Description

The Organization

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation ("A Corp") is the corporate entity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The A Corp provides secular services, such as employment, legal and contract services, and finance and accounting services, information technology-needed by its primary partner, the Interim Unified Agency, which is an unincorporated ecclesiastical and missional entity (as is the General Assembly). The A Corp also works with and/or provides services for the five other PC(USA) agencies and entities: the Presbyterian Foundation, the Board of Pensions, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Investment and Loan Corporation, Inc., Presbyterian Publishing Corporation and Presbyterian Women, Inc.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation's President is responsible for the day-to-day administrative and financial management of the Corporation. The President is a hands-on and collaborative leader with responsibility managing the Administrative Services Group, which is comprised of finance and accounting, risk management, information technology, legal services, human resources, funds development, logistical services, research services, and translation services. Services are provided through service agreements for PC(USA) agencies and entities. There are approximately 100 employees in the ASG.

The President reports to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation's Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1. The President is responsible for developing a customer-centered service organization that delivers high quality, efficient and effective administrative services to the Interim Unified Agency, Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation and other PC(USA) entities as needed.

2. The President assesses organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing; directly supervises Senior Leadership positions and establishes individual goals; and works

  • with the Chief Financial Officer to manage organizational spending, monitor budget compliance, and mitigate financial risks;
  • with the General Counsel who is responsible for leading the strategic and tactical legal initiatives by providing the senior management team and the Board of Directors with effective advice on all legal matters that involve the A Corp as well as coordinate and oversee the work of outside counsel; and
  • with the Director of Human Resources who has responsibility for developing and executing a human resource strategy in support of the overall direction of the PC (USA) agencies and entities.
  • with Information Technology to build and continuously enhance a technology environment that supports the innovation, responsiveness, flexible and secure requirements of Agency partners

3. The President partners with the Board of Directors and the Senior Leadership team to craft organizational goals and develops strategies to ensure the Board's directives are carried out effectively and efficiently.

4. The President will lead a multi-cultural staff structure that fosters commitment, trust and collaboration and an organizational climate that supports the goals and mission of the organization, and promotes a culture that ensures Christian based values, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of services.

Skills and Experience

  • Substantial experience working in the nonprofit sector (Presbyterian or other Ecclesiastical experience desirable) and extensive senior strategic leadership experience in the management of organizations of comparable size and mission
  • 7-10 years in a Senior Strategic Leadership role required
  • Expertise on issues relevant to the A Corp
  • Ability to command the confidence and respect of Agency Heads and Executive Directors
  • A demonstrated track record of promoting diversity and ability to build collaboration within the PC(USA)
  • Experience in or across multiple sectors, including non-profit, public or corporate environments
  • Experience in developing partnerships, building teams and conflict management
  • Experience leading an information technology function and implementing an Enterprise Risk Management Program
  • Must demonstrate a high level of intelligence and intellectual curiosity and a desire to explore new ideas and innovative approaches to solving problems.
  • The successful candidate has unquestioned integrity; a long-term perspective; a strong sense of accountability; a practical ability to get things done; wisdom and good judgement; a fair and thoughtful approach to management, combined with flexibility and courage to shift direction in keeping with the mandate of the General Assembly as it explores new initiatives every 2 years. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also a requirement.
  • Undergraduate degree required. Training, experience or advanced degree preferred in business, public administration legal or related fields.

Competencies:

  • Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view.
  • Understands that we are led by the power of the Holy Spirit and that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships towards a common goal.
  • Understands the roles and contributions of all Agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
  • Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good.
  • Understands the complex realities of the environment and simultaneously maintains faith in a different and better future, providing purpose, direction and motivation.
  • Ensures the right people are in the right roles at the right times.
  • Fosters commitment, trust, and collaboration among multi-cultural leaders in the denomination.

Physical Requirements:

This position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The successful candidate shall reside in or relocate to the greater Louisville area and work in the building located at 100 Witherspoon Street.

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues.

PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including

Defined Pension Plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending accounts

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Days

Sick Days

Paid Holidays.

A Corp Commitment:

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, including gender identity and sexual orientation.

Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.



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