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A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias · 11 hours ago

Mgr, In-Field Missionary Learning and Development

Provo, UT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias is seeking a Manager of In-Field Missionary Learning and Development. This role is responsible for overseeing the learning and development of infield missionaries, implementing methods for improving missionary effectiveness, and managing a team to support the Missionary Department's objectives.

Religious Institutions

Responsibilities

Manage the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce). (50%)

Responsible, in partnership with HR, to hire or fire employees and recommends advancement, promotion or any other change of status of employees within their reporting line

Execute guidelines and policies for supervisor, teacher, and specialist selection

Conduct and oversee employee pre-service and in-service training

Conduct observations and analyze reports to determine effectiveness and direction

Counsel with Sr. Manager of Infield MLD in decisions regarding disciplinary actions on elevated issues

Execute yearly training plan, as set forth by the Sr. Manager of Infield MLD

Provide oversight, direction and support to the infield learning and development experience

Ensure full and accurate implementation and connection of the approved MTC curriculum to the infield experience

Provide direct training to teachers, and administrative staff on a regular basis

Assist Sr. Manager of Infield MLD in carrying out assignments at the direction of the Missionary Department

Ensure a high-fidelity implementation of Missionary Department strategy, including the following: new missionary learning and development experience, operational processes, metrics, technical training, scheduling, quality, and support issues

Work closely with both CRD and Curriculum personnel to ensure applicability, relevance, and effectiveness of the infield experience, under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Infield MLD

Continuously review current methodologies and explore new techniques and methods for better training through literature and membership in professional organizations

Communicate and coordinate regularly with Director of Infield MLD regarding progress of missionaries

Provide 24/7 support/direction to staff located across multiple MTCs around the world

Apprise Sr. Manager of Infield MLD regarding infield learning and development needs in missions

Ensure all operations follow Church policy and meet Missionary Department standards

Resolve administrative and tactical concerns under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Infield Training

Conduct training in annual and/or interim mission leader seminars as assigned

Participate in pre-service training for new mission leaders as assigned

Periodically participate in observations and training of infield mentors and coaches via teleconference in the Mexico, Brazil, England, Philippines, Peru, Colombia, New Zealand and Ghana MTCs

Observe and train teachers and supervisors to ensure full and effective implementation of infield learning and development

Serve as the budget steward for the annual infield new missionary learning and development budget

Qualification

Instructional designPersonnel managementTraining systems evaluationMultimedia developmentBudget managementFluency in languagesProject management trainingTechnical writingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Instructional Psychology and Technology or a related field

6 years of experience in 2 or more of the following (OR equivalent combination of both education and experience): Instructional design, development, and evaluation of training systems

Teaching and training

Multimedia, web development, and other learning technologies

Administrative experience including personnel management, budgeting, and strategic planning

2 years of supervisory experience

Fluency in one or more languages

Experience in linguistics and language instruction

Excellent technical writing skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Excellent Interpersonal skills