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Grounded in Mid-Pacific’s core values of ‘ohana, caring, diversity, innovation, and creativity, the Assistant Principal for Student Life ensures that school culture is not left to chance, but intentionally designed, consistently enacted, and deeply felt by all members of the community. The Assistant Principal ensures coherence and quality in student support systems advisory programming, discipline protocols, and contributes to faculty supervision and instructional leadership, and performs other duties as assigned by the MS/HS Principal.

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<a href="https://www.midpac.edu/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mid-Pacific Institute</a> in Honolulu, HI has engaged DovetailED to lead a search for a Middle & High School Assistant Principal for Student Life to start in the 2026-27 school year. Interested candidates should review the <a href="https://bit.ly/mid-pacific-studentlife" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Opportunity Statement</a> and submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references as a consolidated PDF to Zack Lehman, President at <a href="https://www.dovetailedsourcing.com/leadership-searches" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DovetailED Talent Sourcing</a>, at zack@dovetailedsourcing.com, and Alison Moore, Senior Recruiter, at alison@dovetailedsourcing.com. Mid-Pacific Institute Middle & High School Assistant Principal for Student Life Opportunity Statement Link:<a href="https://bit.ly/mid-pacific-studentlife" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/mid-pacific-studentlife</a>.SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $128,500 Annually. Placement is commensurate with qualifications.JOB SUMMARYMid-Pacific Institute seeks a dynamic, experienced school leader to serve as Assistant Principal for Student Life, a central role in shaping the student experience across grades 6–12.This leader is responsible for cultivating a safe, caring, and joyful school culture where every student feels seen, heard, valued, and challenged to grow to their highest potential. Grounded in Mid-Pacific’s core values of ‘ohana, caring, diversity, innovation, and creativity, the Assistant Principal for Student Life ensures that school culture is not left to chance, but intentionally designed, consistently enacted, and deeply felt by all members of the community.The Assistant Principal serves as both a cultural anchor and a strategic leader in a highly visible, student-centered leadership role. The Assistant Principal is a “warm demander”—a leader who builds trusting and authentic relationships while holding high expectations for both students and colleagues. As a leader of leaders, this role directly supervises and develops other leaders including our grade-level deans and directors of student activities. The Assistant Principal ensures coherence and quality in student support systems advisory programming, discipline protocols, and contributes to faculty supervision and instructional leadership, and performs other duties as assigned by the MS/HS Principal.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Culture, Climate, and Student Experience<ul><li>Lead the development of a vibrant, inclusive, and values-driven student culture across grades 6–12</li><li>Ensure students experience a strong sense of belonging, safety, and connection—so that school feels like a second home</li><li>Serve as a highly visible presence across campus (e.g., start and end of day, lunch, events, chapel, assemblies, athletics, etc.)</li><li>Communicate regularly with students and families, including through assemblies and public speaking engagements</li><li>Partner with students to elevate student voice and engagement in shaping school culture</li></ul>2. Student Support Systems<ul><li>Design, implement, and continuously improve a coherent, school-wide approach to student behavior</li><li>Ensure clarity, consistency, and fairness in the implementation of school expectations, including key areas such as dress code and cell phone policies</li><li>Lead the shift from reactive discipline toward proactive culture-building, restorative practices, and positive behavior systems</li><li>Serve as a strategic thought partner to deans on complex or high-stakes student situations and manage appeals when appropriate</li><li>Ensure systems are aligned, clearly communicated, and sustainable for faculty</li></ul>3. Leadership Development<ul><li>Directly supervise, coach, and develop grade-level deans as the front line of student support and discipline</li><li>Provide leadership and support to Directors of Student Activities, ensuring alignment between programming, Advisory, and school culture goals</li><li>Build a high-functioning, collaborative team culture among deans, counselors, activities leaders, and student support staff</li><li>Ensure that all members of the student life team are equipped, supported, and held accountable for their roles</li></ul>4. Advisory Program Leadership<ul><li>Provide vision, structure, and coherence for the 6–12 Advisory program</li><li>Ensure Advisory serves as a meaningful space for relationship-building, social-emotional learning, and student development</li><li>Collaborate with Directors of Student Activities and faculty to design engaging and purposeful advisory experiences</li></ul>5. Faculty Partnership and Support<ul><li>Partner with faculty to create a shared understanding of student expectations and behavior systems</li><li>Ensure policies are consistently upheld, reducing ambiguity and alleviating unnecessary burden on teachers</li><li>Support faculty in addressing student needs through clear systems, communication, and follow-through</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative professional culture grounded in trust, consistency, and shared responsibility for students</li></ul>6. Faculty Supervision and Instructional Leadership<ul><li>Supervise and evaluate faculty members in assigned departments, including conducting regular classroom observations and providing timely, actionable feedback</li><li>Support teachers in creating classroom environments that reflect Mid-Pacific’s core values and promote belonging, engagement, and high expectations for all students</li><li>Contribute to faculty professional growth through coaching, goal-setting, and evaluation processes</li></ul>7. Collaboration and Strategic Leadership<ul><li>Serve as a trusted teammate and thought partner to the MS / HS Principal</li><li>Work in close partnership with the Assistant Principal for Academics to align student life and academic experiences in service of all students</li><li>Bring an independent perspective, sound judgment, and strategic thinking to school leadership decisions</li><li>Lead initiatives with a high degree of autonomy, including in high-stakes or high-scrutiny situations</li><li>Model and sustain a culture of collaboration and high regard for all colleagues</li><li>Collaborate with on-campus and off-campus partners (e.g., counseling, health services, local police, campus security) to support student well-being</li></ul>Regular and predictable attendance at work is essential.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESObserves, supervises, and evaluates the Attendance Desk Manager, the Administrative Assistant to the MS/HS Assistant Principal for Student Life, MS/HS Deans, MS/HS Faculty, and MS/HS Directors of Student Activities as assigned by the MS/HS Principal.SCHOOL SAFETY<ul><li>Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.</li><li>Comply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.</li><li>Take reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.</li><li>Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.</li><li>Not place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.</li><li>Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.</li><li>Identify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.</li><li>Ensure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.</li><li>Maintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.</li><li>Mandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources. Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.</li><li>Develop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance of safety policies and procedures.</li><li>Communicate safety issues with employees.</li><li>Ensure that employees are provided with information, instruction, training and supervision that they need to work safely.</li><li>Ensure that employees are aware of and abide by all relevant safety procedures.</li><li>Encourage early reporting of incidents and forward information to Manager and Human Resources immediately.</li></ul>PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES<ul><li>Demonstrating Professional Body of Knowledge: A professional demonstrates an understanding of practice area knowledge and appreciates learning more about this practice area and beyond.</li><li>Professional as a Learner: A professional engages in career-long professional learning and ongoing critical reflection to identify opportunities for improving leadership, mentoring, and collaboration. The inherent nature of a professional staff member is a keen, lifelong passion for learning, and a deep curiosity and wonder about people, events, and places.</li><li>Fostering Effective Relationships: A professional builds positive working relationships with colleagues, other departments, and the community.</li><li>Establishing an Inclusive Environment: A professional creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for others.</li><li>Professional as a Leader: A professional seeks leadership opportunities.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE<ul><li>Master’s degree required (education or related field strongly preferred)</li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience required</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years experience in school administration required</li><li>Superior organizational, interpersonal, and written / verbal communication skills required</li><li>Ability to manage multiple immediate, medium and long term projects required</li><li>Proficiency with educational technology and systems required</li><li>Prior experience as an assistant principal, principal, or equivalent school leadership role strongly preferred</li><li>Prior experience in faculty supervision and evaluation strongly preferred</li><li>Prior experience in student life, student support systems, and school culture leadership strongly preferred</li></ul>PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTESThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:<ul><li>Relational Leadership: Builds trust with students, faculty, and families; fosters a strong sense of community</li><li>Warm Demander Mindset: Balances care and connection with high expectations and accountability</li><li>Systems Thinking: Designs and implements structures that are coherent, scalable, and sustainable</li><li>Leadership of Leaders: Effectively develops, supports, and holds accountable other adults in leadership roles</li><li>Visibility and Presence: Is highly engaged in daily student life events and activities and known throughout the community</li><li>Communication and Public Presence: Strong public speaker who can inspire and connect with diverse audiences</li><li>Judgment and Autonomy: Handles complex situations with discretion, confidence, and fairness while avoiding unnecessary escalation</li><li>Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: Actively advances a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive school environment</li></ul>WORK SCHEDULEThis is a full-time, 12-month position that includes responsibilities during the summer and scheduled school breaks. This position requires a minimum 40-hour workweek during regular work hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. However, these hours may vary depending on departmental needs, deadlines, or school events. Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours is required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSOur campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs. The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately 10-15 pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. Requires close vision.MENTAL DEMANDSOn a daily basis, the employee must frequently problem solve, make decisions, supervise staff, interpret data, organize, write, plan, and clearly communicate.EQUIPMENT USE Telephone, Computer – frequentlyCopier, Projector – occasionallyWORKING CONDITIONS Indoor – frequentlyOutdoor, Loud Noise, Cold Temperatures, Hot Temperatures – occasionallyWORK ENVIRONMENT Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTMid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, accounting, finance or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting, fiscal services, office administration, or student affairs program management or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2. Current resume; 3. Names and contact information (including telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references; 4. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted.

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type: Full-Time Temporary Job Number: 2026-00975 Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - OVPSS - Student Life & Development Opening Date: 05/12/2026 Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii Position Number:: 0097575T Description Title: Admin & Fiscal Support Specialist Position Number: 0097575T Hiring Unit: OFC OF VPFOR STUDENT SUCCESS, STUDENT CO-CURRICULAR SUCCESS, STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENT Location: UH at Manoa Date Posted: May 12, 2026 Closing Date: May 27, 2026 Band: A Salary : Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Duties and Responsibilities 1. * Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life and Development (SLD) and/or their designee, provides administrative support including, but not limited to: answering phone calls and returning voicemails, monitoring emails, and drafting memos, etc. 2. * Prepares and initiates fiscal documents on behalf of Student Activity and Program Fee Board (SAPFB), which includes but is not limited to: reimbursements, cash awards, requisitions, disbursement vouchers, petty cash requests, and interdepartmental orders. 3. * Verifies proper receipt of supporting documentation for goods, services, travel expenses, registration, etc.; and resolves any discrepancies before processing payment requests or submits corrective documentation after conducting research as needed. Follows up on all complaints and requests for late payment. 4. * Oversees and implements all administrative tasks related to the semester funding cycle which includes but is not limited to: assisting the SAPFB board in promoting and advertising, scheduling informational and funding hearing sessions, creating applications, assembling the master spreadsheet, and drafting and disseminating award letters. 5. Posts requests for goods and services on appropriate UH marketplaces and websites, in accordance with established University and departmental policies and procedures. 6. Assists in monitoring expenditures for compliance with approved annual budget, reconciles monthly reports and preparing financial revenues and expenditure statements for SAPFB accounts. 7. Attends SAPFB executive & general board meetings, information sessions, funding hearings, award deliberations, and public forums upon the request of the board, the SAPFB advisor and/or the SLD Director. 8. Maintains general correspondence and records, which includes but is not limited to personnel records, SAPFB student employee timesheets, board member appointment terms and memos, meeting agendas & minutes, etc. 9. Develops and updates SAPFB operational manuals on an annual basis. 10. Assists in recruiting, scheduling interviews and evaluating new SAPFB board members. 11. * Provides support for Registered Independent Organizations (RIOs) which includes but is not limited to registration, orientation, policy review, Involvement Fair, etc. 12. * Recruits, interviews, selects, supervises, trains, counsels, and evaluates students involved in co-curricular employment opportunities with SAPFB. 13. Manages the ordering and tracking of office supplies, giveaway items, equipment and other operational items. 14. Understands and communicates University policies and procedures to students and student organizations as well as the intent, rationale, and philosophical approach underlying such policies and procedures. 15. * Maintains, organizes, and files award tracking spreadsheets, post-event evaluation forms and analyses by award type over the years. 16. Assists the SAPFB board and/or the Director of SLD or their designee in data collection and analysis of funding support impact and function. 17. Provides support to other areas within the Office of Student Life and Development when requested. 18. Participates via institutional and/or personal membership in relevant professional associations. 19. Works beyond normal business hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed. 20. Other duties as assigned. *Denotes Essential Function Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, accounting, finance or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting, fiscal services, office administration, or student affairs program management or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. 2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of accounting, fiscal services, office administration, or student affairs program management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology. 3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with accounting, fiscal services, office administration or student affairs program management. 4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of accounting, fiscal services, office administration or student affairs program management. 5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. 6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. 7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. 8. Functional knowledge of administrative and organizational processes as applied to the management of operations, services, facilities, and programs. 9. Ability to interpret and apply legal and policy provisions to situations consistently. 10. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of populations. 11. Ability to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as directed. Desirable Qualifications 1. Demonstrated ability to review financial reports, and discern trends and concerns from such reports. 2. Ability to multi-task and perform in a high paced environment. 3. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail. 4. Knowledge in Higher Education, Chartered Student Organizations and/or the management of mandatory student fees. To Apply: Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Click on the "APPLY" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: 1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; 2. Current resume; 3. Names and contact information (including telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references; 4. Copies of official undergraduate and graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. However, original official transcripts are required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Incomplete, late or unreadable applications will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will not be accepted. Inquiries: Mandy Westfall-Senda, mandy.westfall@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

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