Kamehameha Schools · 9 hours ago
Program Assistant, Residential Life
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.40/hr - $35.42/hr
3+ years expKamehameha Schools is seeking a Program Assistant to support their Residential Life program. This role involves creating, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities to ensure student safety and well-being, while enhancing student learning through meaningful engagement.
Higher Education
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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Company
Kamehameha Schools
Kamehameha Schools is a private, educational, charitable trust.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Eric Marler
Vice President & CFO
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