Co-Director of Student Activities (2 Positions Available)

Title : Co-Director of Student Activities (2 Positions Available)
Supervisor
: Dean of Students

Supervision Exercised : Along with fellow Co-Director, oversees Student Council, Senior Prefects, Class and Club Advisors

Job Status : Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year; Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range : $75,000 to $87,500 annually based on experience

Job Summary

The Co-Directors of Student Activities report directly to the Dean of Students. They are responsible for extracurricular programs and for providing students with leadership development opportunities. The goal of our Student Activities Office is to create opportunities for our students to build strong relationships and lasting core memories.

Extracurricular Programs :
Coordinate all Upper School student activities of an extracurricular nature. These activities include dances, intramurals, inter-school exchanges, faculty relations, Big Brothers/Sisters (grades 7, 8, 11, and 12), Homecoming, Winter Ball, May Day, Elections, Faculty Follies, Variety Show, Grandparent Relations, and school spirit initiatives.

Special Event Programming : Coordinate or assist in planning Convocation, Senior Breakfast, Open House, ‘Iolani Fair student manpower, Spring Honors Day, Spring Service Awards Assembly, Senior Water Park Day, Baccalaureate ushers, graduation decorations and ushers, specific scholarship programs, exchange programs, and other programs.

Transition Programs : Coordinate New Student Orientation, and other programs that help new students transition to ‘Iolani School and students move from ‘Iolani Lower School to Upper School.

Class Advisors : Recruit, support, and supervise each of the 12 class advisers. Responsibilities of class advisers include but are not limited to, grade-level dances/proms/banquets, Frosh Sleepover, Class Day, Junior Ring Distribution, and Project Grad. The Student Activities Office will guide all logistical matters (facilities use, guidelines, scheduling on the school calendar) and provide logistics support to the senior class advisers for the Senior Trip.

Club Advisors : Oversee all Upper School clubs and Club Day. Support logistical matters (facilities use, guidelines, scheduling on school calendar). Be present at all grade-level evening and weekend events.

Senior Prefects : Coordinate all Senior Prefect activities, including selection, strategic direction, and communication between the student body and administration.

Leadership Training : Provide opportunities and experiences for student leaders in planning, communication, and decision-making.

Social-Emotional Health : Work closely with the Health Education Coordinator, school psychologist, and counselors to develop programs that support students’ social-emotional health. Programs might include middle-level advisory programs, off-campus retreats, parent education, special recognition programs, or One Team days.

Students, school administrators, faculty (especially class and club advisers), staff, parents, various community organizations, and the general public.

Must be able to communicate and work effectively with members of the ‘Iolani community, especially the student body. Leadership, management, organizational, and interpersonal skills are also required. Must be willing to work some nights and weekends.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. Previous experience working with students in a school setting strongly preferred.