Catholic Diocese of Peoria is looking for Business Manager / Development Director in Pontiac, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3699959018 is live since 2026-06-03 11:07:24.

Position Type:

Administration/Business Manager

Date Posted:

5/26/2026

Location:

St. Mary School (Pontiac)

Date Available:

July 1, 2026

Business Manager/Development Director

Position Responsibilities Include:

Overseeing school financial operations, accounting, budgeting, and reporting

Managing FACTS Financial and FACTS SIS transactions and enrollment systems

Coordinating scholarship programs including application processing and records management

Leading advancement and fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Fund campaign

Building donor, alumni, and local business relationships

Developing sponsorship opportunities and increasing community partnerships

Serving as chairperson for the annual DrawDown fundraiser

Supporting student recruitment and enrollment growth efforts

Creating marketing materials, newsletters, bulletin content, social media communications, and website updates

Assisting with annual budgets, long-range financial projections, and strategic planning

Presenting financial reports and supporting Finance Council initiatives

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Work in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Development, or related field preferred

Experience in accounting, nonprofit administration, fundraising, development, school administration, or advancement work preferred

Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and donor stewardship

Experience with FACTS systems is beneficial

Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Must have strong working knowledge of sheets/excel as well as the other programs in Google suite or Microsoft and be able to conduct research as needed.

Must have an understanding and experience with financial/accounting software list that we use ParishSoft.

Responsible for accounts payable and receivable and processing all checks

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Communications, Development, or related field preferred

Experience:

Successful Supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary $40K or higher based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits for full time employees: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, 403b plan with matching, sick and vacation leave (Part time and full time).

FLSA Status: Exempt