Employment Opportunities

• Secretary

Our Lady of the Lake Church and School has a position open in our maintenance department. 
This  is not a custodial position.  We are looking for someone with electrical, plumbing and/or
carpentry experience to help maintain the buildings and grounds of our parish and school campus. 
Interested persons should contact our Facilities Manager, Rick Miller at 985-626-5671 ext 111.

St. Anthony’s Gardens is a senior living community with 213 Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care apartments, voted Best Retirement Community in 2020. We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations and Environmental Services to join our leadership team. Our mission at St. Anthony’s Gardens is to provide a welcoming environment where we serve and enrich the lives of seniors. Because we want the very best for our residents and staff, we are led by our core values which guide our decision-making at every level in our community. The right candidate must also be committed to our core values – stewardship, holistic care, integrity and accountability, nurturing and excellence. If these values resonate with you and if you want to make a difference in the lives of seniors, join our team!
SALARY: $65,000 plus benefits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preventative Maintenance - Maintain equipment, building, utilities and grounds with an adequate preventative maintenance program. Develop performance standards and processes for the maintenance and environmental service functions and duties. Ensure all equipment and systems function properly and safely. Maintain and adjust computerized controls for HVAC and other equipment as necessary.
• Emergency Equipment & Inspection Reports - Maintain the emergency power generating equipment along with all fire and life safety equipment and fire drill and safety inspection reports.
• Service Requests and Make Readys- Provide residents and staff with a timely and effective response to service requests. Coordinate maintenance requests/logs of resident apartments including repairs, plumbing, furniture, electrical, heating and replacement of light bulbs and AC and refrigerator filters. In a timely manner, prepare and refurbish apartments for resident move-ins (make readys), including painting, sheetrock repair, carpet laying, replacement of vinyl floors, installation of ceiling fans, and all other maintenance and repair to prepare apartment for move-in.
• Emergency Preparedness - Plan and initiate all community staff training in emergency preparedness, OSHA, life safety, personal protective equipment, and other required training. Coordinate and lead the Community Safety Committee and follow up with all resident and staff safety concerns.
• Capital Projects and Budget - Advise and consult with the Executive Director in short and long range planning to ensure that community physical plant and grounds are maintained in a good state of repair and that the community projects a good visual image to the community at large and on maintenance schedules and progress. Participate in the planning of the annual departmental budget, responsible to maintain all expenditures for department to remain within budget allowances, review monthly operating statement for accuracy and explains variances to budget.
• Inventory - Maintain proper level of service repair parts for electrical, plumbing, laundry, lighting, refrigeration, HVAC, hardware, locks, batteries, tools, expendable supplies, emergency communications, and security equipment based on past and expected usage.
• Records and Reports: Prepare and maintain required records, reports, analyses and studies of daily inspections of property grounds, buildings, and periodic inspection of equipment, tools and supplies to ensure associates are completing assignments, Property is always presentable for tours and equipment, tools, and supplies are maintained and operable to perform all required maintenance duties and services
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations/ordinances. Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA workplace safety requirements. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations concerning the department. Oversee, educate on OSHA policies and procedures, MSDS information and conduct required fire drills with staff and residents regarding safety and emergency procedures to ensure compliance and safety.

• Outside Vendors/Contractors: Arrange for and manage outside vendors/contractors, securing bids and scheduling needed work on special projects tracking all maintenance expenditures and procedures. Maintain current listing of all contracted vendors. Maintain an updated list of emergency vendors and contact information so other community associates can handle repairs when Director is not on site.
• Manager on Call and Emergency Response Team - Participate in the on-call rotation for the Manager On Call Program for holidays and weekends starting on Friday at 5PM to Monday at 8AM and also be part of the emergency response Teams A or B for hurricanes and emergencies as assigned by the Executive Director for the duration of the disaster. Emergencies may include resident evacuation or shelter in place.

• AA degree or Bachelor’s preferred or combination of education and experience supervising others in a senior living, property management or hospitality environment
• Minimum five to seven years of maintenance experience in senior living, property management, hospitality, or related industry to include the maintenance, handling, upkeep, and repair of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural matters
• Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff and developing and managing a budget
• Must have working knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, plumbing and pumping systems

• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed.

This community is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
 

Executive Assistant to the Academy President

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks an Executive Assistant to the Academy President forthe 2021-2022 school year. The Executive Assistant supports the Academy President’s leadership role and performs administrative and operational tasks to maintain an effective and well-organized office. The Academy is looking for an individual who is dynamic, innovative, and current in their field. Preference given to a candidate with previous administrative assistant experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the Academy President’s daily operation of the school, short and long-term goals, and institutional projects.
• Support the Academy’s Board of Trustees and administrative team.
• Manage confidential situations with discretion, respect, and sensitivity – remaining accessible, approachable and welcoming.
• Organize and review daily priorities for the Academy President.
• Maintain databases – producing and maintaining lists for all mailings and communications.
• Prepare and manage the school calendar, facilities request calendar, and other scheduled events.
• Monitor budget and reconcile credit cards.
• Serve as liaison to national and regional organizations regarding accreditation and membership
• Assist with Development Office tasks and events as needed.

Qualification Requirements:
• Experience working in a school setting.

Qualification Preferences:
• Administrative assistant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy!

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.

In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.

The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21st century learning.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to employment@uanola.org
with the subject line: Executive Assistant to the Academy President.​​

Associate Director of Communications

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks an Associate Director of Communications for the 2021-2022 school year. The Associate Director of Communications plays a pivotal role in strategically promoting Ursuline Academy. Reporting directly to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Associate Director of Communications oversees the areas of marketing, communications and public relations, and is responsible for all internal and external communications for the school - including digital technology and social media.

The Associate Director of Communications will work closely with the Director of Institutional 
Advancement, President, Principal, Board of Trustees, and Director of Enrollment  Management to develop and implement a broad, comprehensive and strategic marketing and branding plan designed to promote enrollment and fundraising.

In addition to strategic marketing, the position is responsible for communications related to 
internal and external Academy news, media relations, issues/crisis management, public and community engagement, and special events.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•     Actively promote the mission and standards of the school in all communications.
•     Develop and execute annual marketing and communication campaign plans that engage internal and external constituents in the support and promotion of the school.
•     Ensure cohesive and dynamic marketing campaign plan is applied across all formats: website, media, internal and external communications, email and mail communications, publications, and social media.
•     Manage Academy graphic design and images, designing communication materials for various purposes.
•     Manage media interactions and communications, by cultivating relationships with media 
contacts.
•     Manage all elements of The Ursu.Lines quarterly magazine and annual report.

Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or closely related field Five years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations

Qualification Preferences:

Seven plus years of experience in public relations, marketing, or communications with independent schools or non-profit organizations

Demonstrated experience with photography, videography, graphic design, website content management and design, and social media marketing
 

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy!

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.

In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.

The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21st  century learning.

Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to employment@uanola.org with the subject line: Associate Director of Communications.

Director of Institutional Advancement

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans seeks a Director of Institutional Advancement for the 2021-2022 school year. The Director of Institutional Advancement provides strategic vision and leadership for Ursuline Academy’s Institutional Advancement Team which comprises Development, Enrollment Management, Alumnae Relations and Communications departments.

The Director is responsible for developing and implementing school-wide strategies for all individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising; molding and implementing robust enrollment management strategies; developing and implementing alumnae events and outreach; and coordinating all internal and external communications, including branding and messaging in print and digital media.

The Director is a member of the Administrative Team and reports to the President. As a member of the Administrative Team, the Director of Institutional Advancement works collaboratively with all team members and participates in Ursuline’s organizational strategy and management.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage an Institutional Advancement Team to support the development and execution of the Institutional Advancement strategies.
• Provide dynamic leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of short and longterm goals and strategies that increase fundraising revenue growth, increased enrollment, and improved image thereby helping to ensure the achievement of organizational strategic objectives.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
• Establish and monitor performance and development of goals, setting objectives, establishing priorities, assigning accountabilities, and conducting annual performance appraisals.
• Ensure projections and data-driven evaluations of fundraising, enrollment, and marketing and communications goals.
• Represent Ursuline and partners with the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees to
cultivate and solicit prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to identify internal and external fundraising and donor communications opportunities and develop and execute appropriate strategies to support them.
• In partnership with the Development Department, ensures expanding the donor base,
stewarding current donors and foundation relations, leading event planning and events, and
supervising production of essential reports.
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Enrollment Management, creates and implements a robust enrollment management plan in support of institutional goals to build awareness, engagement, and enrollment.
• Provide the Associate Director of Enrollment Management guidance regarding best practices in order to increase awareness, applications, registrations, and retention of students and their families.
• In partnership with Alumnae Relations, ensures continual and effective outreach to alumnae, leading event planning and events, and supervising alumnae database management.
• In partnership with the Associate Director of Communications, supervises the design and
implementation of all school communications in support of institutional goals to build
awareness, engagement, support, and enrollment.
• With the Finance Department and other executive staff, provides revenue projections to
support the annual school budget as well as develop and manage the departmental budget.
• Communicate a comprehensive knowledge of Ursuline to many varied audiences.
• At the request of the President, and when appropriate, is prepared to serve as Ursuline’s
spokesperson.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or Business related fields
Experience in Development or Enrollment Management required
Qualification Preferences:
Master’s Degree in Education or Business related fields

Come make a difference at Ursuline Academy!

Ursuline Academy of New Orleans, founded in 1727 and sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters, is a
Catholic school for girls offering a strong educational environment from early childhood through a college preparatory secondary program.
In a diverse community with an inspiring heritage, Ursuline Academy fosters spiritual formation, academic excellence and a life-long commitment to Serviam: I will serve. The Academy values the uniqueness of each student, nurtures the whole person, develops leaders of confidence and compassion, and prepares them for life in a global society.
The Academy’s all-girls’ environment empowers students to challenge themselves, explore outside their comfort zones, and expand what they are capable of achieving. We focus on STEM and the Arts as equal partners to power this 21st century learning.
Qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to
employment@uanola.org with the subject line: Director of Institutional Advancement.

PROPERTY ACCOUNTANT FOR THE CENTRAL OFFICE
 JOB DESCRIPTION

• Make corrections to the general ledger and/or bank statements for all CHI properties.
• Prepare monthly site billings for management fees and other charges from CHI accounts receivables.
• Responsible for all community’s month end close of general ledger and review of financial statements prepared by asset managers.
• Work with third party auditors on all community’s annual audit.
• Assist community managers with preparation of annual budgets for their respective communities.
• Coding accounts payable invoices as needed.
• Research outstanding accounts payable balances.
• Assist with file maintenance in accounts payable.
• Review and input data for accounts payable as needed.
• Review and approve the reconciliation of bank accounts for all communities.
• Prepare receipts and deposits for Christopher Homes, Inc.
• Monitor bank accounts managed by asset managers.
• Monitor cash balances for each community.
• Reviews and imports employee time cards into IOI payroll system via electronic import.
• Checks figures for accuracy and necessary approvals.
• Works closely with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll related issues.
• Ensure semi-monthly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must be available 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and in emergency situations occurring outside normal working hours. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced & ministry oriented environment.

• Works as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.
• Maintains a professional, compassionate and welcoming attitude toward managers, co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to lift, carry, pull or push 10 pounds.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Requires at least three (3) years experience in Accounts Payables. Applicant must have successful track record of accomplishments.
• Must have the following computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and have the ability to operate all office equipment.
• Must be able to operate office equipment including a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and telephone.
• Experience with other Financial Software is a plus.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business equivalent is required.

• Welcomes, greets and directs parishioners and visitors.  While also responding and providing general information.

• Provides secretarial and office support to the Executive Assistant, Pastor, Parochial Vicar, DRE and other staff.

• Answers telephone, while directing calls to appropriate staff direct line and/or voicemail.  This will also include providing information concerning the parish and its organizations, programs, ministries and services.

• Recording and relaying phone calls, faxes and emails to appropriate staff members.

• Respond to parish emails in a timely fashion.

• Data Entry, including ParishSoft Giving and ParishSoft Family Database.

• Coordinates information for Baptisms, Funerals and Weddings.

• Maintains and records all sacramental records, which includes: Baptisms, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage.  Which also creating and issuing appropriate certificates and/or forms for each.  This also includes recording funerals and sick call registers.

• Schedules the use of parish facilities.

• Copy, scan and email correspondences and other documents, as needed.

• Prepares parish bulletin.  This includes collecting data, typing, editing and creating a layout format for the printing of the bulletin.  Final draft must be sent to Pastor for review.

• Other duties assigned by Executive Assistant or Pastor.

• Must be an active, practicing Catholic and have an excellent knowledge of the Catholic Faith and striving to live in conformity with the moral teachings of the Church.

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Enjoys working with people.  A pleasant and welcoming personality is a must.

• Be self-motivated and able to multitask.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, while also having familiarity with office equipment and parish software.

• Possess excellent organizational and filing skills.

• Possess trustworthiness, reliability, willingness to maintain confidentiality and the ability to complete routine and delegated assignments in a timely matter are essential.

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Experience in an office environment with general secretarial experience of 3-5 years-experience.