Program Assistant

Job Summary

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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

• 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.

Student Engagement and Learning

• 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.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.

• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, performs desk-based computer tasks and tasks requiring light or fine manual dexterity.

• Frequently communicates verbally, electronically, and in writing with stakeholders, including the ability to clearly see, hear and speak to aid in the conversation.

• Frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

• Occasionally ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs throughout the buildings and around campus.

• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

• Ability to lift, move, position, and/or transport 30 pounds.

Working Conditions

• 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.