What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR position at State of Hawaii?
Recruitment Information
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Youth Challenge Academy.
This position is located on the Island of Oahu, Kalaeloa
Salary Range: Commensurate with Education & Experience
If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email: deborah.y.okada@hawaii.gov
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Defense, Youth Challenge Academy.
Duties Summary
The Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy (HINGYCA) is part of a nationwide strategy to help at-promise youths, ages 15 ½ -18, reclaim their lives. The Academy is a voluntary and drug-free program where military-style discipline provides a strong platform for self-control, responsibility, respect, and resourcefulness. The Academy's academic curriculum is based on the Department of Education High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) and the General Education Development (GED), which is supplemented with comprehensive work and life-skills training.
This position serves as the Assistant Director of the Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy and will be responsible for assisting the Youth Challenge Program Director in the operation, administration, and management of the program.
A flex work schedule that includes day, evening, weekend, nights, and holiday hours may also be worked.
The Hawaii National Guard Youth CHalleNGe Academy, at any allotted time, without notice, reserves the right to adjust, modify and or make changes to the duties and responsibilities of this position to ensure Mission success.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A. Must have experience supervising personnel.
B. Experience safeguarding, person(s), the community and/or businesses.
C. Have worked in a team/collaborative environment.D. Have demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment.
E. Bachelor's degree and teaching credential or master's degree in an education related field and State of Hawaii Professional School Administrator's Certificate preferred.
F. Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of a staff of professional and sub-professional personnel; develop and maintain effective relationships with parental and community groups; deal tactfully and effectively with others; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze-programs; -and-present and explain budget to public officials and others.
G. Must pass National Agency Check and Criminal Background Check.
PREFERERED QUALIFICATIONS:
B. Knowledge of principles and practices of school management; principles and practices of supervision; educational principles and learning theories; principles and practices of public relations and budget preparation.
C. Experience working with at-promise youth.
D. Knowledge of the function of the YCA program and objectives; military organization, policies, procedures, and regulations.
E. Must have the ability to instruct/communicate orally to a group of people.
F. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others; keep records and prepare reports; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; direct and supervise at risk youth.
G. Two years of high school teaching experience.
Possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii, and an appropriate military driver’s license, if applicable.
Other Information
This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will", which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.
WHO MAY APPLY:
Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email the following documents to: deborah.y.okada@hawaii.gov
- Your cover letter.
- Detailed resume
Direct all inquiries regarding this position to: deborah.y.okada@hawaii.gov
