Project Data Management Support Specialist (PT)

Department: Vicar of Women of Religious

Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Vicar for Women Religious, the Project & Data Management Support Specialist works to increase the overall responsiveness of the department and responds to data requests needs of the Consecrated Women Religious in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Creates and manages database of Consecrated Women Religious in the ADLA.
• Charged with keeping and updating on an ongoing basis all records needed from approximately 114 religious institutes, as well as approximately 1149 individual women religious.
  • Including over 800 residences/convents and an unknown amount of ministry locations.
  • Creating a database for Diverse Forms of Consecrated life, including but not limited to Consecrated Virgins living in the World and Hermits
• Update information regarding the leadership infrastructure of all religious institutes of women religious in the ADLA.
• Facilitate solutions for exporting data as needed for specific inquiries, ex: sisters’ ministry locations by region.
• Identify and recommend the latest technology available to support the department.
• Provide direction, guidance and oversight in all technology initiatives and projects within the department.
• Provide vision for integrating technology for the assessment and monitoring of Consecrated Women Religious project progress.
• Oversees and manages assigned project and/or department’s data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements.
• Coordinates the production of data by the assigned department and by other data developers.
• Performs research duties to obtain information; organizes and summarizes data.

  • Researching via internet for general information of congregations and their histories/foundation.

  • Researching via department files for accuracy and completeness.
  • As needed, may request/research department archival information.
• Uses tact and diplomacy to handle sensitive/confidential situations.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Other Duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:

• Knowledge of the mission and organizational structure of the Catholic Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or experience equivalent.
• Two years of experience in the data management field required.
• Bilingual desirable, fluent in English and Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills in:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Access, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Effective in written and oral communication and office etiquette.
• Filing, recordkeeping, and report assembling.

Ability to:

• Work independently and responsibly.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.

$33.80 - $38.84