Technical program manager Jobs in Honolulu, HI

Job Summary

Serves as operational coordinator for the program. Provides educational leadership and guidance on instructional methods to program staff. Coordinates and communicates program evaluation plan. Provides continuous feedback on program components to assure effective and relevant delivery of program. Provides input to evaluate staff performance.

Essential Responsibilities

Instruction & Learning Environment

• Serves as the operational coordinator of the program. Ensures continuity through all program activities (day/night). Maintains order, group cohesion and an inviting, comfortable environment that enables all participants to engage and take full advantage of all benefits associated with the program session. Operationalizes and implements program curriculum. Assists in the development of curriculum and coordinates delivery of lessons. Provides educational leadership and guidance in the development of program curriculum and activities ensuring relevance and rigor.

Operations

• Oversees various activities to include program check-in and check outs insuring student accountability. Coordinates and communicates program evaluation plan. Assists in the orientation training and the evaluation of program staff. Closes program insuring that all equipment and supplies are accounted for and stored properly. Serves as a point to contact to parents, family, staff regarding a variety of day to day activities including but not limited to child development, successes and challenges. Determines appropriate order of daily events and recommends changes, modifications based on what is working best for the current group in the program. Resides in program assigned living space (Asst. Coordinator – Night).

Staff

• Oversees, monitors, coaches, and counsels staff and students where necessary. Observes, provides feedback for performance evaluation of staff (mid and final). Ensures that Kamehameha Schools (KS) policies and procedures relevant to the program are communicated and understood throughout the session.

Miscellaneous

• Uses sound judgment and decisiveness to resolve a variety of situations involving students and or staff, insuring the health and well-being of all students and staff. Represents KS in a professional, tactful, well-respected and appropriate manner and acts on authority when necessary.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a directly related field.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and ability to follow-up on details.
• Ability to deal with conflict involving staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian culture and history specific to program island.
• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Experience in group dynamics, organizational techniques and team building.
• Ability to chaperone, instruct and supervise students while on hikes and long walks during field trips which may involve strenuous physical activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies or related field.
• Driver’s license.
• Certified in first aid and water safety.
• Prior experience with student boarding programs.
• Knowledge of Hawaiian Studies curriculum specific to program island.
• Knowledge of KS operations and programs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, perform desk based computer tasks and grasp light/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach/work about shoulder, grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.