Program Assistant

Program Assistant

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus is seeking a Program Assistant to support our Residential Life program. This is a full-time, 11‑month, hourly position. Candidates should be available to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, including mid-day, evening, and weekend shifts.

This position will be creating, coordinating and implementing programs and activities to support haumana safety and well-being grounded in E Ola! Experience working with haumāna and supporting their care is a priority.

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:

• 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…