International MTCs Manager | Missionary Department

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Provo, UT

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About The Position

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 Atonement, repentance, baptism, receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end.' Reporting to the Asst. Dir, MTC Administrative of Missionary Training Centers, this position provides oversight to the operations and training programs at 4-5 assigned International MTCs (smaller IMTCs with only a few FTEs), which includes training of and coordination with MTC ecclesiastical leaders; hiring, training, and overseeing the work of IMTC managers, and coordinating closely with Missionary Department and area support staff. This is a people manager role. This employment is a regular full-time two-year fixed term with opportunities to extend up to five years and potentially converting into a permanent position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required in education, linguistics, business, or public management, or other related field
• 4 years of experience in education, linguistics, business, or public management OR equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• Fluency in English and a second language
• Must have exceptional training aptitude, managerial abilities, and interpersonal skills in dealing with multiple levels. of Church leadership, Area Offices, the Missionary Department, and other organizations.
• Must be current on the latest training methodologies including curriculum design and training.
• Expertise in program assessment, financial management, and project management.
• Must demonstrate competence in understanding, applying, and making judgments about the implementation of global Missionary Department policy and local Area Office policies for multiple regions around the world.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
• Mission Leadership experience.
• Experience as a full-time missionary.
• Experience as an MTC teacher.
• Experience in an MTC or Missionary Department supervisory position strongly preferred.
• Functional ability in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Manages the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce) (20%). Directly manages the managers of training and operations. 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.
• Training Programs (30%) Provides oversight, direction, and support to the MTC training program. Ensures full and accurate implementation of the approved MTC training curriculum. Provides direct training to managers, teachers, and administrative staff at least monthly by video conference. Provides oversight to managers as they understand and implement the approved training program. Ensures a high quality of missionary instruction at each assigned MTC. Serves on administrative committees, carry out projects, help with seminars, fulfill mission president training assignments, and carry out other assignments under the direction of the Missionary Department.
• Operational Support (15%) Provides 24/7 support. Ensures all operations follow Church policy and meet Missionary Department standards, including: Finance, food services, travel and transportation, human resources, information technology, etc. Reviews and approves IMTC operating budgets for assigned IMTCs
• Support from Church HQ Departments and Area Support Staff (10%) Coordinates support provided to MTCs by key Church HQ departments and area support staff. Acts as a liaison between assigned MTCs and Area Office staff (ICS, HR, finance, physical facilities, legal, etc.). Acts as liaison between assigned MTC and HQ departments: (ICS, HR, finance, physical facilities, legal, etc.).
• Supports and Gives Administrative Direction to Presidents and Their Wives (10%) Assists with preservice tutoring for assigned MTC presidents after they are called. Assists with preservice seminar training for newly called MTC Presidents and their wives. Provides ongoing support and administrative direction to presidents of assigned MTCs. Assists the Director of IMTCs in resolving concerns related to IMTCs of ecclesiastical leaders, including General Authorities.
• Onsite Reviews (10%) Schedules, plans and conducts the annual onsite review. Observes and trains teachers and training supervisors to ensure full and effective implementation of the standard MTC training program. Inspects facility, meet with facility staff to ensure Missionary Department standards for facilities are being met. Meets and coordinates support of MTC operations with key area support staff.
• Facility Oversight (5%) Provides oversight to MTC facility design, construction, maintenance, and cleaning. Supervises design, construction, and physical facility projects, including R&I. Ensures that IMTCs are maintained at the approved standard of the Church. Assists in proposing new and expanded facilities. Inspects facility, meets with facility staff, and ensures Missionary Department standards for facilities are being met. Meets and coordinates with key area support staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees