Job Details

Description

Title: Educational Specialist (CTE)
Position Number: 0079107T
Hiring Unit: Office of the VP for Community Colleges, Academic Affairs
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: April 16, 2025
Closing Date: May 2, 2025
Band: A
Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Month: 11-Month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Temporary, Federal funds, not-to-exceed September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities
(**Denotes Essential Functions)

• **Provides project support to the Director of Workforce Innovation in implementing workforce training programs and managing the multi-million dollar Community Colleges (CC) Perkins plan.
• **Provides programmatic and logistical support for workforce related projects.
• **Coordinates University of Hawaii (UH) and community-based workforce development meetings and events.
• **Assists with the development of the State's multi-year Perkins plan for review and approval by the State Career and Technical Education Advisory Council.
• **Assists with the development and preparation of the CCs' Title I annual plans, applications for funds, and budgets for review and approval by the CC Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Director of Workforce Innovation, and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Deans group.
• **Submits plans to the State Director for CTE and assists in the presentation and response to questions regarding the plan at the State's CTE Advisory Council meeting.
• **Assists with the development of the Requests for Proposals Guidelines and Forms for Title I, Program Improvement and Leadership funds, based on the Perkins Act and federal and state guidelines, for review and approval by the CTE Deans group.
• **Researches and interprets State, Federal, UH, and contractual policies, rules and regulations affecting the administration of the Perkins funds.
• **Reviews colleges' annual Perkins plans, strategies, proposals, and completion reports for appropriateness and compliance with Perkins, Federal, State, UH and CC policies and guidelines.
• **Prepares award letters and other correspondence to college officials; assures accuracy and clarity in the budget and funding information provided to the colleges.
• **Provides assistance for special programs, projects and/or initiatives relating to career and technical education or general academic issues.
• Attends and participates in monthly teleconferences and annual discussions on Perkins legislation, career and technical education in the United States, career pathways, federal reporting requirements, non-traditional student initiatives, workforce development issues, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Education, Arts & Sciences, or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for grant or project support; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of grant or project support demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with grant or project support.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of grant or project support.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing and spreadsheet software.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative (human resources, fiscal, etc.) rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Community College philosophy and organization.
• Master's Degree in related field.

To Apply
Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents:

1. Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position;
2. Resume;
3. Name and contact information (telephone number and email address) of at least three (3) professional references;
4. Graduate and undergraduate academic transcript(s) showing name of institution, degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. (Copies are acceptable, but original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications. 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Late, incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents.

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Inquiries
Community Colleges Human Resources Office,...@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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