SAI Coordinator (Online and Field) at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work in partnership with the area/region director, stake presidencies, high council, stake supervisors, ward leaders, and called teachers to:
• set goals, make plans, and implement them to increase the number of youth and young adults participating in seminary and institute.
• Improve the learning experience and assess student experience for all youth and young adults (including students with disabilities) enrolled in your programs.
• Build the capability of stake-called teachers to accomplish what is outlined in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. This may include monthly discussions, micro-training, in-service, digital and in-person observation, feedback, resources, and support.
• Prepare the annual program operating budget, oversee financial performance, and safeguard church assets.
• Adapt S&I curriculum and provide a pacing guide for local needs.
• Teach S&I classes in the Savior’s way as the assignment requires.
• Regularly review and update a professional development plan, work towards accomplishing those goals, and render an account to the area/region director.
• Establish and maintain a Christlike culture of unity, improvement, and accountability.
• Supervise the work of other employees, which may include a mixed workforce of full-time and part-time employees as well as volunteers.
• Partner with HR (Human Resources) to provide suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of employees under coordinator supervision.
• Participate in regular training opportunities at the general/area/region level.
• Manage program operations, information, reports, and resources.
• This position may require travel.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be worthy of and hold a current/valid Temple Recommend and exemplify the Church teachings regarding marriage and family life. Have a strong personal testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the spiritual growth of the Youth and Young Single Adult’s.
• Recognized Bachelor’s degree (preferably in education), with 5 years of classroom teaching experience, coupled with management experience within the educational environment.
• Requires a mid-level of understanding and skills related to the principles and practices of teaching, learning, and training.
• The ability to relate to, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including Priesthood Leaders, parents and students.
• Requires mid-level interpersonal communication skills—including verbal communication, active listening, body language, openness, negotiation, decision making, and conflict resolution and mediation.
• Possess a general understanding of how to support students with disabilities, which may include physical, learning, behavioural, emotional, and/or mental health challenges.
• Ability to plan and manage time, information, reports, resources, meetings, agendas, and action items.
• Possess mid-level skills in examining data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
• Be proficient in managing performance and encouraging growth and improvement of others.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to manage operations, information, reports, resources, and programs.
• Be able to manage, prioritize, and balance your time appropriately.
• Must have current/valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.