Residential Life Advisor, Girls Dorm

About the role

The Residential Life Advisor (RLA) plays a crucial role in the residential life program at Kamehameha Schools. They serve as educators for students' development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values. The RLA is responsible for creating a safe and secure living learning environment that fosters students' educational success and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values
• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, minimum 3 years of experience leading children in an educational environment, maintained a valid Driver’s License for a minimum of 1 year, HIDOT Minibus certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire, Ability to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED within 2 months of hire, Ability to apply professional approaches to solve problems and organize programs and projects, including, but not limited to motivating students, Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance, Project management, problem identification and reasoning skills, Skilled in problem solving and decision making that represents the best interest of Kamehameha Schools, the Residential Life department, and students, Skilled to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable about accessible services and resources, Strong knowledge of common institution-wide computer application programs, including web-based meeting platforms, Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with students and other professionals, Skilled in organizing and prioritizing workload while working independently in campus wide and off campus spaces, Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact in sensitive situations in a professional manner, Skilled in communicating effectively with individuals and in groups through inclusive understanding

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Working understanding of Hawaiian language and cultural values, Live-in residential experience in an educational environment, Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, Able to assess and mediate individual and group conflicts with basic counseling, including but not limited to listening, reflecting and summarizing skills, Demonstrated skill in handling crises and emergency situations involving student welfare and safety, Project management, problem identification and reasoning skills, Skilled in problem solving and decision making that represents the best interest of Kamehsemaheka Schools, the Residential Life department, and students, Skilled to manage a broad range of student services within the residential life community and knowledgeable about accessible services and resources

Physical and Mental 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
• Frequently ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs throughout the buildings to effectively supervise residents
• 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

Position Requirements

• Ability to quickly adapt to student needs or emergencies
• Ability to interact in a calm and professional manner with students who may be emotional

Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs. At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.