Thank you for your interest in joining the faculty and staff at New Life Academy! New Life Academy is a Preschool – Grade 12 school with more than 800 students located in Woodbury, MN.
We realize the success of a great school is in the staff and faculty who pour into it daily. Our teachers are committed to nurturing their students’ hearts and minds and getting to know them in and out of the classroom. We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, will invest in the lives of students, and are willing to be Christian role models. Staff and faculty at NLA enjoy working in a Christ-centered environment with exceptional benefits. We welcome your interest even if there are no positions immediately available.
Open Positions:
Chief Operations Officer
The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the effective administration and oversight of the Executive Team of New Life Ministries (NLM), ensuring the provision of spiritual/biblical worldview, leadership, management, and accountability for the quality of the overall New Life experience. NLM has more than 3,000 participants in multiple ministries throughout the week. The Chief Operations Officer reports to the Executive Director/Lead Pastor and maintains working partnerships with all leadership teams and employees of New Life. New Life Ministries has adopted the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) leadership and management framework. Throughout this job description, terminology from the EOS model will be referenced.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Leadership, Management, and Accountability
- Understands the importance of and has the heart of a shepherd that can love the community at large, including congregants, students, families, staff, faculty and leadership.
- Owns the implementation and execution of EOS throughout the whole ministry.
- Leads, manages, and holds the L10 team accountable for EOS measurables.
- Works with leadership teams to create and execute the financial strategic plan and achieve or exceed planned EOS objectives.
- Integrates NLC/NLA/Foundation financially as one ministry.
- Oversees the major operating functions of the business such as HR, Finance, Facilities, Hospitality, and IT. Ensures all aspects of the ministry are working together and heading in the same direction.
- Resolves operational issues effectively by identifying the problem, being comfortable with conflict, calling out the problems, and solving the problems in a practical and healthy manner. Ensures the leadership team is healthy, functional, and cohesive.
- Ensures that everyone is following, and adhering to, the company’s core processes and operating system with consistency.
- Models the way, always working toward the greater good of the business.
- Demonstrates effective project management skills.
- Demonstrates an obsession with the purpose, vision, and values of New Life as an education focused ministry.
- Effectively collaborates with the Executive Director/Lead Pastor and stays on the same page. Maintains a high level of mutual respect with the Executive Director/Lead Pastor.
- Understands the unique contributions and ideas that the Executive Director/Lead Pastor has and possesses an ability to filter and translate those ideas into functional plans for the company.
- Confirms that all key messages are properly and consistently cascaded across the organization. Ensures that everyone is in the know. Verifies that a high level of effective communication exists throughout the organization.
- Holds people accountable to a standard of excellence for all aspects of the ministry.
- Builds upon and strengthens our Christ-centered culture.
- Drives decisions and actions consistent with New Life’s Vision and Mission and pursues our strategic objectives.
Administration
- Oversees the L10 team that consists of the Ministry Director, Principals, Advancement Director, and Director of Strategic Initiatives.
- Leads the L10 executive team in business and financial management, including annual budget formulation, stewardship of resources, planning and financial forecasting and reporting.
- Is responsible for hiring and supervising staff.
- Develops and administers operating and personnel policies for the ministry.
Development, Growth, and Planning
- Works with Executive Director/Lead Pastor to identify capital and staffing requirements needed for the ministry to achieve its mission.
- Provides input on long-range strategic planning and directives and policies.
- Supports the Advancement Director in development and fundraising, including solicitation of major gifts, special fundraising events and capital campaigns and cultivation of relationships with ministry supporters as well as identifying and engaging potential new supporters.
Community Building
- Maintains an environment of openness and trust, recognizing the needs, concerns and expectations of all constituents within the New Life community.
- Promotes New Life in the metropolitan community and the Christian community at large.
- Represents the ministry to its various constituencies, including congregants, participants, parents, grandparents, alumni, friends, and the New Life community.
Education and Experience
- At minimum, a Bachelor’s degree.
- 7-10 years’ experience in a leadership role in a large non-profit/for-profit organization. (church/school environment highly preferred)
- Leadership within the business side of Christian ministry desirable.
Spiritual
- A committed and “born again” Christian as described in John 3
- Qualified as a biblical leader in accordance with scripture
- A godly example of servant-leadership
- An active member of New Life Church or willing to become a member and actively involved in New Life Church.
Competencies
Spiritual Leadership: demonstrates a spiritual maturity that includes the ability to spiritually shepherd and lead to further Kingdom Education.
Planning/Organizing: prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Technical Learning: ability to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge.
Communication: demonstrates interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.
Problem-Solving: identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Teamwork: can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is seen as a team player due to cooperation and support; easily gains trust and encourages collaboration.
To apply – email Katie Mellett, Benefits and HR Manager – KatieMellett@newlifeacademy.org
I love coming to work at NLA each day! From the empowering and encouraging Christian community amongst the staff to the beautiful relationships I’m able to form with students and families, I find so much joy in my work at New Life!
Mackenzie Snyder, 5th Grade Teacher
I walk into the school with a smile on my face, and I am still smiling as I leave at the end of the day. Working in a faith-filled community has given me the opportunity to share my passion for Christ with others.
Linda Brown, Hospitality
I love teaching at NLA because it allows me to connect my beliefs with my subject area.
Troy Mattson, Art Teacher
Our Staff and Faculty Excel in:
Communication – Demonstrate interpersonal oral communication skills by speaking clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Written communication skills are clearly written with the audience identified and the message defined in an understandable format.
Planning/organizing – Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans.
Problem-solving – Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Professionalism – Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments.
Teamwork – Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; is seen as a team player due to cooperation and support; easily gain trust and encourage collaboration.
Technical Learning – Ability to learn and comprehend new technical skills and knowledge.
For questions about employment at New Life Academy, please reach out to Katie Mellett, Benefits and HR Manager: KatieMellett@newlifeacademy.org