This role patterns their leadership after the example of Jesus Christ strengthens those they lead effectively administers Seminary and Institute (S&I) programs in an assigned geographic area and builds unity with others. This is a people manager position. The coordinator should have a strong background and experience in learning teaching training communication managing resources and helping others to grow in their performance and development. The work of a coordinator helps youth and young adults deepen their conversion to Jesus Christ and His restored gospel qualify for the blessings of the temple and prepare themselves their families and others for eternal life with their Father in Heaven.
Assignment Information:
Location: Office located at Langley meetinghouseAve Langley BC. This position is based in the Vancouver area to ensure close consistent presence with local leaders students and programs. Candidates must live and work in lower mainland/Vancouver area or be willing to relocate prior to the start date.
Start Date: July 2026 (posted now to allow time for relocation if applicable)
Responsibilities:
Coordinates five to six (5-6) stakes in the Vancouver area. Teaches 34 institute classes weekly.
Workinpartnershipwiththearea/regiondirectorstakepresidencieshighcouncilstakesupervisorswardleadersandcalled teachers to:
setgoalsmakeplansandimplementthemtoincreasethenumberofyouthandyoungadultsparticipatingin seminary and institute.
Improvethelearningexperienceandassessstudentexperienceforallyouthandyoungadults(includingstudents with disabilities) enrolled in your programs.
Build the capability of stake-called teachers to accomplish what is outlined in Teaching in the Saviors Way.This mayincludemonthlydiscussionsmicro-trainingin-servicedigitalandin-personobservationfeedbackresources and support.
Preparetheannualprogramoperatingbudgetoverseefinancialperformanceandsafeguardchurchassets.
AdaptS&Icurriculumandprovideapacingguideforlocalneeds.
TeachS&IclassesintheSaviorswayastheassignmentrequires.
Regularlyreviewandupdateaprofessionaldevelopmentplanworktowardsaccomplishingthosegoalsandrenderan account to the area/region director.
EstablishandmaintainaChristlikecultureofunityimprovementandaccountability.
Supervisetheworkofotheremployeeswhichmayincludeamixedworkforceoffull-timeandpart-timeemployeesaswell as volunteers.
PartnerwithHR(HumanResources)toprovidesuggestionsandrecommendationsastothehiringadvancementpromotion or any other change of status of employees under coordinator supervision.
Participateinregulartrainingopportunitiesatthegeneral/area/regionlevel.
Manageprogramoperationsinformationreportsandresources.
Thispositionmayrequiretravel.
Qualifications
Bachelorsdegreeorequivalent required. Masters degree preferred.
SixyearsofS&Irelatedexperienceorequivalent.
Requiresanentry-levelofunderstandingandskillsrelatedtotheprinciplesandpracticesofteachinglearningandtraining.
BecompetentintheapplicationoftheLeadershipPatternandPeopleManagementPrinciplesinS&Isettings.
Requiresentry-levelinterpersonalcommunicationskillsincludingverbalcommunicationactivelisteningbodylanguage openness negotiation decision making and conflict resolution and mediation.
Becompetentintheabilitytomanageperformanceandencouragegrowthandimprovementofothers.
Becompetentintheabilitytoobserveandprovidemeaningfulclearstandards-basedfeedbackrelatedtoteaching performance and development.
Requiresentrylevelskillsinexaminingdatatograspissuesdrawconclusionsandsolveproblems.
Competentinleadingandworkingwithcouncilstodirectthework.
Capableofoverseeingfinancialprocessesincludingfollowingfinancialpoliciesestablishingbudgetsandappropriately approving and monitoring financial transactions.
Possessageneralunderstandingofhowtosupportstudentswithdisabilitieswhichmayincludephysicallearning behavioral emotional and/or mental health challenges.
Abilitytoplanandmanagetimeinformationreportsresourcesmeetingsagendasandactionitems.
AlignwiththedirectionandpoliciesoftheChurchBoardofEducationandS&Ileadership.
Mustbeabletousestandardofficeequipment.
MusthavecompetencyintheMicrosoftSuiteoftools.
Additional employment criteria
The S&I Coordinator/Institute Director must reside in lower mainland/Vancouver area.
The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Employment with S&I requires employees to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend and be cleared by the Ecclesiastical Clearance Office (ECO) of the Church Educational System.
Required Experience:
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