RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute the vision of the Area Presidency as it relates to education initiatives.
- Build strong partnerships with Church office area leaders.
- Promote BYU-Pathway and EnglishConnect with ecclesiastical leaders.
- Encourage regular feedback from these key partners and Provide regular updates on how BYU-Pathway is supporting area and partner goals
- Organize and support the Service Missionary structure;
- Establish a schedule of missionary training;
- Engage priesthood leaders in sharing information about BYU-Pathway
- Determine best local practices to find new students;
- Organize enrolment efforts through partners.
- Build strong relationships with leaders across the Church Educational System (S&I, BYU, BYU-Idaho, and Ensign College) and internal BYU-Pathway departments (e.g., student success, communication, curriculum, etc.)
- Engage these leaders as needed in the problem-solving process for the assigned areas
- Participate in special projects and performs additional duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be a member of the Church and worthy of a temple recommend.
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, Administration, Education, Sociology or equivalent. (Master’s degree preferred)
- 5-6 years relevant work experience/post graduate studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of and work experience in the Africa West Area.
- Higher education administration, WSRS, S&I administration, or management experience is a plus.
- Leadership and Navigation: Strong record of effective leadership and relationship-building with the capability to work well with and be trusted by senior leaders (e.g. Area presidencies, Area leadership, and other officials).
- Problem-Solving: Ability to identify ,address and resolve conflicts within the team.
- Communication: Must possess excellent business writing and communication skills and must be able to prepare succinct, relevant presentations and be adept at presenting to all levels of leadership.
- The competence to speak, write and understand French fluently will be an added advantage.
- Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with online learning platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and learning management systems(Power BI).
- Proactive project management: Ability to set priorities and lead other people.
- Takes initiative possess the skills to be creative within limits, respects perspectives, adds value to the team or organization.
