Job Details

Description

Title: Educational Specialist

Position Number: 0078395T

Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: April 28, 2025

Closing Date: May 13, 2025

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: August 31, 2025

Other Conditions: Extramural funds. Appointment to begin May 2025 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, department needs, and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, serve as the project's Native Hawaiian Partner Liaison and Education Mentor;
• *Work closely with Native Hawaiian Student Services (NHSS) and Hawaiinuiakea for events where Project Hookui is a sponsor, including coordinating logistics, implementing activities, and engaging with students;
• *Implement the Project Hookui program and curriculum on the Windward side of Oahu at one high school, including setting up classes, tracking students, collecting data, and supporting student interns;
• *Coordinate logistics (airfare, lodging, meals, transportation) for project participants and chaperones, ensuring safety and well-being;
• *Responsible for distributing and collecting forms, sign-in sheets, etc., as per UHM policy;
• *Serve as a point of contact for students transitioning from high school to college, advising and fielding inquiries;
• *Mentor Hookui UHM Scholar Awardees during their first semester and track their grades and classes;
• *Collaborate with project site coordinators to identify Manoa Academy students interested in campus tours and attending UHM;
• *Update the Project Hookui Scholarship application as needed;
• *Travel with the principal investigator to neighbor island project schools as needed;
• *Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required;
• *Perform other duties as assigned.

(Note: * denotes Essential Functions)

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, social sciences, liberal arts, fine arts, or related field, plus 3 years of responsible professional experience with Native Hawaiian culture, history, and activities, or equivalent education and experience;
• Broad knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, history, and activities, including standard and evolving concepts and methodologies;
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories related to event coordination and management;
• Ability to resolve complex problems creatively and effectively;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report preparation;
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse organizations and individuals;
• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and software applications (Word, Zoom, Google Suite, Canva);
• If applicable, experience in supervising staff, managing work priorities, and employee relations;
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays;
• Ability to travel independently within Hawaii, meeting position needs, with a valid Hawai`i Driver's License or other transportation means.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social sciences, liberal arts, education, or fine arts, or additional graduate credits;
• Conversational proficiency in Hawaiian language;
• Over 5 years of management and leadership experience related to the role.

To apply, click the “Apply” button on the top right of the screen, submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and official transcripts. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Please redact social security numbers and birth dates on documents. All materials become property of the University of Hawaii.

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Inquiries: Lisa Uyehara, ...@hawaii.edu

Additional Information

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