The Lumen Christi Institute (LCI) seeks a Finance and Facilities Coordinator to join its growing team of young professionals and academics. The Institute’s mission is to make the Catholic intellectual tradition a vital part of the secular university and the broader culture.
The Lumen Christi Institute was founded at the University of Chicago in 1997, inspired by a common vision articulated by Catholic professors and academics at the university. The Institute engages the university community in dialogue about the Catholic intellectual tradition through lectures, conferences, seminars, and non-credit courses offered by scholars from across the United States and beyond. LCI’s work has inspired the establishment of similar organizations across the country. In 2022 LCI established the In Lumine Network, a consortium of Catholic institutes at non-Catholic colleges and universities. LCI’s programming also serves the wider Chicago community through in- person events and has grown a national audience through its online programs.
The Lumen Christi Institute offers a work environment that prioritizes learning, fosters personal and professional development, and encourages innovation in promoting the Catholic intellectual life in service to the person, the university, and the church. The Institute is a community of lifelong learners, committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition to integrate the academic and spiritual life and form leaders who will bring Christian wisdom to our society.
Position Summary
The Finance and Facilities Coordinator is integral to the Lumen Christi Institute’s success by taking responsibility for the Institute’s two properties in Hyde Park and supporting the Institute’s accountant and development team with bookkeeping tasks. This is a full-time position with a start date of February 2025.
Position Responsibilities
- Processes donations, including recording gifts, depositing checks, scanning relevant documents, and preparing and mailing acknowledgments.
- Reviews vendor invoices via email and mail.
- Manages the rental operation of Woodlawn House.
- Manages property maintenance, including soliciting bids and overseeing work on landscaping, building repairs, upkeep and renovations, and furniture acquisition for Gavin House and Woodlawn House.
- Manages general office operating activities, including supply ordering, maintenance, and utility and equipment oversight.
- Sorts mail, scans and distributes relevant documents, and manages the general email accounts.
- Answers phones and receives visitors to Gavin House.
Position Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- 1-3 years of office management experience
- Adept at using MS Office Preferred
- Bookkeeping experience
- Experience in a small non-profit organization or office
- Experience working with databases, especially QuickBooks, Raiser’s Edge, and project management software
- Experience working with a Catholic organization and in higher education
Compensation
Lumen Christi Institute offers a competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and a 403b plan.
Application Process
Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@lumenchristi.org, with “Finance and Facilities Coordinator” in the subject line.