Residential Life Advisor, Boys Dorm

Kamehameha Schools

1d • $56,600 - $77,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Residential Life Coordinator, the Residential Life Advisor (RLA) coordinates significant portions of the residential life program and helps create a safe, secure living and learning environment that supports students’ educational success and personal development. The RLA leads and supervises students living in Residential Life Facilities, models and guides appropriate behavior, exercises discretion and independent judgment within program guidelines, and mentors students in making healthy decisions and meeting Kamehameha Schools standards. The role includes social skills programming and experiential learning to develop student self-sufficiency and life readiness. The RLA must respond in person to crises or emergencies during scheduled work days, which include evenings, weekends, holidays, and school closures. Residing on site is a condition of employment.

The RLA supports students’ life skills, social-emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values; implements curriculum and life-skills programming; supervises activities; monitors academic, behavioral, and personal progress; and communicates with students, families, teachers, and staff. The role also includes maintaining student safety, responding to emergencies, following child-abuse reporting and other safety protocols, providing basic first aid within medical training, maintaining records and awareness of student whereabouts and visitors, transporting residents to approved activities and appointments, and setting up and breaking down activities.

The position is based at the Kapalama Campus in Honolulu, Hawaii. Work is generally outside regular school hours and may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and school closures. The position may involve travel to other locations, including neighbor islands, and work in non-standard workplaces or conditions involving extreme temperatures, hazardous materials, dust, smoke, odors, or loud noises.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience leading children in an educational environment.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year.
• HIDOT Minibus certification or ability to obtain it within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 2 months of hire.
• Ability to use professional approaches to solve problems and organize programs and projects, including motivating students.
• Judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, and system-performance improvement skills.
• Project management, problem identification, reasoning, and decision-making skills, including acting in the best interests of Kamehameha Schools, the Residential Life department, and students.
• Ability to manage a broad range of student services in a residential-life community and knowledge of accessible services and resources.
• Strong knowledge of common institution-wide computer applications, including web-based meeting platforms.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and efficiently with students and other professionals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work independently in campus-wide and off-campus settings.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations professionally.
• Inclusive and effective communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to reside on site as a condition of employment.
• Ability to lift, move, position, or transport 30 pounds.
• Ability to respond in person to crises or emergencies during scheduled work days, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and school closures.

Nice To Haves

• Working understanding of Hawaiian language and cultural values.
• Live-in residential experience in an educational environment.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, including the ability to assess and mediate individual and group conflicts using basic counseling skills such as listening, reflecting, and summarizing.
• Demonstrated skill in handling crises and emergency situations involving student welfare and safety.
• Project management, problem identification, reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including managing a broad range of student services and knowledge of accessible services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Educate students in life skills, social-emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values.
• Provide developmentally appropriate choices and opportunities for students to build independence, responsibility, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Implement curriculum and life-skills programming, encouraging developmentally appropriate decision-making and critical thinking.
• Provide experiential learning and opportunities to practice leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Actively supervise students and participate in programming alongside them.
• Listen to students’ thoughts, ideas, and concerns; reinforce positive behavior and provide correction and redirection.
• Monitor student progress, provide interventions and developmental feedback, and assess academic performance to arrange additional learning support when needed.
• Communicate regularly with teachers about student progress and development and frequently communicate with parents or guardians about progress and areas for growth.
• Support staff in addressing parent or guardian concerns and connect families with appropriate resources.
• Coach staff on appropriate consequences and the use of teachable moments within the student behavior management system.
• Set up and break down activities and transport supplies for program support.
• Transport residents to and from KS-approved activities, events, and appointments.
• Assess facilities and practices and follow policies and protocols to maintain safe living and learning environments.
• Report signs of student mental health concerns and follow child-abuse reporting protocols promptly and accurately.
• Teach students about safety, including fire safety, chemical usage, and internet safety.
• Provide basic first aid in accordance with medical training.
• Maintain awareness of student whereabouts and dorm visitors; keep accurate check-out records and follow procedures; log student and perimeter checks.
• Adapt quickly to student needs and emergencies and interact calmly and professionally with emotional students.
• Respond in person to crises or emergencies during scheduled work days.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Kamehameha Schools’ Total Rewards Program is described as supporting employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being; specific benefits are referred to in the Benefits Summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level