Program Assistant, Residential Life

Kamehameha Schools

5d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Integral part of the Residential Life team to enhance student learning through meaningful engagement. Provides programmatic support to aid in the implementation of single dorm and program-wide engagement activities. Is responsible to help maintain a safe learning environment for students during engagement activities. Prepares and creates instructional materials by performing a variety of functions, assists with implementation of activities and execution of logistics, substitutes during emergency absences, and transports students to activities on and off campus as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• HIDOT Minibus certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Able to implement logistics to meet program needs and deliver engagement activities as directed by the Dean of Student Leadership and Engagement for small and large groups of students.
• Ability to effectively support the management and supervision of a large number of students and monitor their safety in diverse environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable (7-12) age children.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and vendors.
• Good organizational skills to manage tasks and time efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of common computer based applications, such as those from Google and Microsoft.
• Flexibility to adapt to change to meet program needs; may require flexible work hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with students and staff; must work efficiently in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Hawaiian culture-based education.
• Experience with implementation and support of student engagement.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.
• Experience with project development and implementation.
• Skilled in problem identification, reasoning and problem solving that represents the best interest of Kamehameha Schools, the Residential Life department, and students.

Responsibilities

• Promotes student safety by completing job training and knowing KS policies especially those pertaining to student activities.
• Helps to maintain a safe learning environment by being able to follow approved logistics and through situational awareness and effective communication.
• Helps supervise students during engagement activities to maintain student accountability and behavior.
• Substitute as Residential Life Advisor during emergency absences.
• Assist in event planning, maintaining different computer based staff resources, and by performing a variety of administrative functions for the department or within the dormitory.
• Will serve as a guide and role model to promote meaningful learning by interacting with students to foster meaningful engagement and appropriate relationships.
• Supports the implementation of small/large group activities and events as requested or assigned by ensuring materials, equipment, facilities, manpower and other required logistics are identified, reviewed and prepared.
• Assists with the Residential Life student council to guide the development of leadership skills.
• Provides student transportation in approved school vehicles for on and off campus needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED