This important role wears many hats, including process improvement, project management, problem solving, presentation of data/information, training and facilitation.
At the heart of the role is our proprietary software (CASA), developed by CFCA to serve the needs of our organization worldwide. While the database is central to this individual’s responsibilities, please note that this is not a programming position. The ability to learn CASA, to understand how it works and how all parts of the organization interact with it, is critical for success in this role.
We are looking for an individual who will be productive, successful and happy to be a part of CFCA’s work to serve the poor and marginalized of the world. Please read the following closely to see if you think this job will be a fit.
Core Responsibilities (in order of priority)
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Ensure that CASA is changing/improving/providing data to meet the business needs of all internal and external clients. |
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Develop and manage organizational policies and procedures in order to ensure consistency and compliance throughout CFCA. |
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Provide problem solving, work flow and process facilitation for issues that cross functional department lines. |
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Shepherd and implement key organizational initiatives as identified by management. |
Experience and Competencies
Project Management
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Minimum of 2 years direct involvement in project management-like roles with proven track record of managing projects to completion, finishing projects on time and meeting high standards for quality |
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Experience managing technology and non-technology projects that require cooperation and involvement of other individuals who do not report to you |
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Success in prioritizing and managing multiple projects at the same time |
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Process Management/Problem Solving
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Ability to listen to problems that arise and work with user analysts and I.S. team to come up with solutions |
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Ability to work independently and with a team to troubleshoot programs and processes in order to understand how to improve them, and then follow through with all the steps necessary to implement those improvements, including documentation of needs, testing and training |
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Ability to follow a logical approach to problem solving while taking into account the needs of people |
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Teamwork
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Experience gaining the cooperation of others to hit quality and satisfaction metrics for each project |
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Ability to inspire, motivate, influence and tactfully lead others in group or individual settings |
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Experience successfully building relationships in person, over the phone and through e-mail |
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Presentation/Training
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Confident presenter |
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Ability to explain detailed processes in an understandable way |
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Ability to develop and implement training processes and programs |
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Ability to coach and train others (individually or in groups) to successfully initiate and complete projects and processes |
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Other Skills & Aptitudes
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Ability to adapt as CFCA’s and CASA’s needs change |
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Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously in order to deliver desired results |
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Desire to be a subject-matter expert |
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Exceptional ability to learn quickly |
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Exceptional analytical skills |
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Heartfelt interest in helping others |
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Excellent written and oral communication skills |
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Strong computer skills, especially in a Windows environment, including Excel and Access |
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four year college or university; or equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary and Benefits: Salary DOE. Fully paid benefit package includes: Health, Dental, Life AD&D, STD, LTD, and 403(b) with generous paid time off allotment.
Submit resume AND salary requirements to: CFCA HR, One Elmwood Ave., Kansas City, KS 66103, fax (913) 384-2211; or email in WORD or PDF format to hr@cfcausa.org. |
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All Priests must be in good standing with their bishops or religious superiors. Travel required is for weekend assignments only. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, and Spanish-speaking priests are especially needed. We offer competitive compensation. To apply, please call Tim Deveney at 1-800-875-6564 or e-mail us at CFCA Outreach.
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Our Hermano Pedro project in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala, has a volunteer position available. This volunteer position requires a one-year commitment.
Responsibilities: Teach English classes to project staff, support translators in improving English skills, review letters for translation quality, assist with mission awareness trips and individual sponsor visits, assist with activities for the sponsored members and their families, and assist with other activities and responsibilities as assigned by the project.
Qualifications: Mature adult— preferably with teaching experience, computer knowledge and experience working with people of other cultures. Fluency in Spanish and English required. Previous volunteer experience or international relations experience is helpful. Desire to serve and live with the poor.
Read more about CFCA’s overseas volunteer program.
For more information about this position, contact our overseas volunteer coordinator. To apply for this position, complete the overseas volunteer application and mail it to CFCA, One Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66103, or fax it to 913-384-2211, Attention: Overseas Volunteer Coordinator.
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