Dean of College, Career & Lahui Readiness Job Listing at Kamehameha Schools in Keaau, Hawaii (Job ID JR-05827)

Description

Job Posting Title

Dean of College, Career & Lahui Readiness

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

06-02-2025

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

06-15-2025

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools, Hawai'i Campus is currently looking for a Dean of College, Career & Lahui Readiness.  Our ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 5 years of experience providing college & career counseling, and be knowledgeable in standardized testing, scholarships & financial aid.

Job Summary

A key member of the school's leadership team who will help drive towards KS' E Ola! learning outcomes and actively support the mission and vision of the school. Responsible for strategies that encourages students to explore college and career options in order to solidify post-secondary plans that successfully transition students after high school graduation. Collaborates and coordinates with faculty, administrators, and internal and external partners to create and implement strategies that promote career exploration, college admission and college completion. Oversees a team that helps students and their families leverage resources to effectively transition to post-secondary opportunities. Actively seek and create partnerships with external organizations and individual aligned to the high school's college and career goals.   

Essential Responsibilities

College Preparation

• Design and direct an innovative college/career pathway of support for students and their families.
• Actively collaborates with Grade-level and Student Well-Being Deans and Counselors and/or College and Career Counselors to ensure students are provided with opportunities aligned to their personalized plans.
• Design and manage ways to provide post-secondary counseling professional development and training based on culturally relevant and forward-thinking educational best practices and research; while facilitating ongoing communication and support among counselors and staff.
• Lead and facilitate the Dual Credit Program.
• Ensures alignment with school-wide goals.

Career Counseling

• Organize internship opportunities with employers.  Managing the entire process from company engagement, logistics, student safety matters, etc. 
• Works with community partners and internal resources to develop internship and employment opportunities for students.

Financial Aid Guidance

• Oversees the student guidance process to apply for and access financial aid resources to pay for continuing education. 
• Facilitate informational sessions to educate students and ‘ohana on the types of resources available. 

Administration

• Administrate, train, and pursue effective and efficient use of software programs like Naviance in support of post-secondary success for faculty, staff, students, and families.
• Contributes to school-wide planning and prioritizes time to accomplish goals. Provides input into strategic planning and identifies areas of ownership for self and direct reports.
• Chairs or serves on various standing and ad hoc committees as needed to provide input and direction.
• Supports data-driven decision-making and operations.
• Manages and effectively delegates, collaborates and supervises including hiring, terminating, discipline, budget, performance management, professional development, scheduling, and work performed with a team of diverse individuals.
• Drives the successful execution and achievement of strategic initiatives through leadership and management of program team.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the qualifications listed.

• Master's degree in counseling, education, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience teaching or counseling students in a high school setting, or working in college admissions or student services counseling.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of colleges, their academic programs, admission policies, and financial aid policies and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators, and college representatives.
• Excellent organizational skills required to coordinate a large variety of functions and activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of postsecondary experience.
• Significant experience in college admissions, a strong professional network amongst college admission and college counseling community, and knowledge of the curricular landscape as it pertains to college admissions.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or 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.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Work Year

12

Pay Range

112,200.00 - 160,200.00 Annual

Compensation and 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.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii

Additional Locations

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