Gateway: Elli Director for Franchised Centers
EFFECTIVE DATE: Successful Candidate start date
POSITION SUMMARY: To ensure the global growth and development of
Elli | English Language Learning Institute, measured by:
1. Elli educators and learners growing closer to the likeness of Christ
- Global consistency and recognition of the Elli Name/Brand/Logo and Quality
- Profits that keep the local business, sustainable, generous, and enjoyable
- Excellent measurable outcomes for English proficiency and client experience.
MONTHLY STIPTEND: Blended support phased to full salary as available
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: – Gateway Education Global Director
Supervision given: – Elli mobilizers, field trainers, and curriculum supervisors
– Elli franchise Owners, Co-Owners, and Managing Partners
Relates to: – Director of Informal Education Gateway service providers
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
| · Minimum of undergraduate degree in one of the following; Education, Business, Communications, Marketing, or related fields
· TESOL or equivalency certificate, 3 years’ experience managing multifunctional teams, preferably in multiple locations and cultures · 3 years with measurable success in an environment focused on service delivery, customer satisfaction and financial accountability · Demonstrable experience in Change Management · Experience with start-up businesses would be an asset · Significant experience making sales presentations |
| · Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to implement healthy team dynamics within a distance context. Ability to analyze a problem, plan for change and implement strategies |
| · Mature Christian, sound judgement and professionalism
· Philosophy of life and lifestyle that aligns with the policies, objectives and doctrinal position of Gateway · Active participant in a local church · Embodies the following values in the midst a business environment: 2. Professional Service 3. Generosity 4. Enjoyment |
DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Develop a long-term strategic plan for Elli
- Recruit, Hire, Train and Coach qualified Elli Franchisees
- Lead weekly online Managing Partner meetings
- Develop quarterly and yearly goals, plans and budgets
- Recruit and supervise a group of Elli professionals to support franchisees
- Collaborate to develop a growth strategy (short and long-term marketing strategy) for both current and future Elli locations in country
- Liaise with the Elli | Advisory Council on a regular basis to gain insight and advice while ensuring ongoing alignment and success with the mission, vision and values
- Travel in support of Elli franchises and Elli growth
- Coordinate ongoing Elli franchisee training
PRIORITY DELIVERABLES
- Legally register Elli | English Language Learning Institute as a Global business by September of 2018
- Develop a financial package for potential equity partners of local franchisees that is legal, transparent and financially sound
- Mentor, guide, and assist in the launch of the first three Elli locations
- Launch six Elli locations by September of 2019
- Finalize the “Business in a Box” materials for all Elli Franchisees by January of 2019
- Develop the Global Franchise model after two years of operations – Likely by 2020
Duties and responsibilities performed within one’s capabilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Gateway General Member Expectations
- Finances: establish and maintain a support team; regular prayer letters; regular home assignments.
- Personal and Professional Development: participate actively in a personal growth and life long learning plan; stay in touch with church/fellowship; regular counselling/ coaching; report regularly on ministry, personal life, and finances; participate in meetings and conferences mandatory for all missionaries (e.g. field ministry days, prayer days, training, etc.).
