Job description
Job Posting Title
Program Assistant Residential Life
Employee Type
Various
Recruiting Start Date
10-03-2022
Work Year
Job Exempt?
No
Recruiting End Date
Open Until Filled
Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!
Aloha! We are seeking (4) full-time Program Assistants to join our team of (5) to support our Residential Life team! The right person will have a passion for working with students (7th-12th grade), enthusiasm for creating and participating in engaging programs and activities with students, and always having student safety in mind. Hours range between Monday - Friday 3:30pm-9:30pm/10:00pm, and one weekend day a week.
Job Summary:
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.
Essential Responsibilities:
Student Safety
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Promotes student safety by completing job training and knowing KS policies especially those pertaining to student activities.
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Helps to maintain a safe learning environment by being able to follow approved logistics and through situational awareness and effective communication.
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Helps supervise students during engagement activities to maintain student accountability and behavior.
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Substitute as Residential Life Advisor during emergency absences.
Student Engagement and Learning
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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.
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Will serve as a guide and role model to promote meaningful learning by interacting with students to foster meaningful engagement and appropriate relationships.
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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.
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Assists with the Residential Life student council to guide the development of leadership skills.
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Provides student transportation in approved school vehicles for on and off campus needs.
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.
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High School Diploma/GED
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Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
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Valid Driver's License.
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HIDOT Minibus certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
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First Aid/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire.
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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.
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Ability to effectively support the management and supervision of a large number of students and monitor their safety in diverse environments.
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Knowledge and understanding of the development and behavior of applicable (7-12) age children.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and vendors.
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Good organizational skills to manage tasks and time efficiently with minimal supervision.
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Working knowledge of common computer based applications, such as those from Google and Microsoft.
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Flexibility to adapt to change to meet program needs; may require flexible work hours.
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Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with students and staff; must work efficiently in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Working knowledge of Hawaiian culture-based education.
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Experience with implementation and support of student engagement.
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Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture.
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Experience with project development and implementation.
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Skilled in problem identification, reasoning and problem solving that represents the best interest of Kamehameha Schools, the Residential Life department, and students.
Physical Requirements
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Frequently sits, performs desk-based computer tasks and tasks requiring light or fine manual dexterity.
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Frequently communicates verbally, electronically, and in writing with stakeholders, including the ability to clearly see, hear and speak to aid in the conversation.
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Frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
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Occasionally ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs throughout the buildings and around campus.
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Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.
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Ability to lift, move, position, and/or transport 30 pounds.
Working Conditions
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Work is conducted in a residential life setting in a variety of environments such as dormitories, recreation areas, and locations on and off campus. Work is typically conducted in the evening and weekend hours to meet goals and objectives.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.
Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Primary Location
Kapalama Campus
City, State
Honolulu, Hawaii
Additional Locations
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