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Mgr, In-Field Missionary Learning and Development
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To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Aton Buckingham, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.'
The Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development is responsible for the learning and development of infield missionaries in a geographic area of the world, working in close coordination with the Sr. Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development (MLD). This includes leadership, oversight, and support of initiatives and objectives coming from the Missionary Department and Area Presidencies;ാങ implementing methods for overall improvement of missionary effectiveness; entrusted with confidential and sensitive issues from Missionary Department leadership, and implementing directions from the Missionary Executive Council (MEC). This is a people manager role.
Employment in this position is at‑will and initially fixed‑term for up to two years, with the possibility of extending up to five years and potentially becoming permanent.
Responsibilities
Manage the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce). (50%)
Responsible, in partnership with HR, to hire or fire employees and recommend 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.
Training Programs (25%)
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 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 datablink 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.
Operational Support (15%)
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.
ESOME분 । Seminars, Tutoring and Travel (5%)
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 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.
Manage Budget (5%)
Serve as the budget steward for the annual infield new missionary learning and development budget.
Qualifications 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.
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.
Preferred:
Master’s degree or Ph.D., preferred in Instructional Psychology and Technology or a related field.
Formal project management training.
Lauf 170*\ Bona Experience in audio/video production.
Experience in evaluation, testing, and research.
Familiarity with the current Technology Assisted Language Learning software.
Service as a full‑time missionary.
About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Job Description This position is central to the missionaries' role to 'Invite others to come unto Christ by helping them receive the restored gospel through faith in Jesus Christ and His Aton Buckingham, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.'
The Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development is responsible for the learning and development of infield missionaries in a geographic area of the world, working in close coordination with the Sr. Manager of Infield Missionary Learning and Development (MLD). This includes leadership, oversight, and support of initiatives and objectives coming from the Missionary Department and Area Presidencies;ാങ implementing methods for overall improvement of missionary effectiveness; entrusted with confidential and sensitive issues from Missionary Department leadership, and implementing directions from the Missionary Executive Council (MEC). This is a people manager role.
Employment in this position is at‑will and initially fixed‑term for up to two years, with the possibility of extending up to five years and potentially becoming permanent.
Responsibilities
Manage the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce). (50%)
Responsible, in partnership with HR, to hire or fire employees and recommend 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.
Training Programs (25%)
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 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 datablink 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.
Operational Support (15%)
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.
ESOME분 । Seminars, Tutoring and Travel (5%)
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 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.
Manage Budget (5%)
Serve as the budget steward for the annual infield new missionary learning and development budget.
Qualifications 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.
To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using monitors/equipment.
Preferred:
Master’s degree or Ph.D., preferred in Instructional Psychology and Technology or a related field.
Formal project management training.
Lauf 170*\ Bona Experience in audio/video production.
Experience in evaluation, testing, and research.
Familiarity with the current Technology Assisted Language Learning software.
Service as a full‑time missionary.
About Us Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr