Program Specialist (0097160T, 0097313T)

Program Specialist (0097160T, 0097313T)

Location

UH Manoa - Division of Student Success, Various Locations, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02028

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - OVPSS - SEED

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0097160T, 0097313T

Description

Title: Program Specialist (Program Coordinator)

Position Number: 0097160T, 0097313T

Hiring Unit: Ofc of the Vice Provost for Student Success, SEED

Location: UH Manoa

Date Posted: September 23, 2026

Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Band: PBA

Salary:Salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: Federal

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Provides mentoring, guidance, and support to student scholars at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate school levels.
• *Designs and implements program activities including but not limited to, professional development and academic workshops, career readiness, community service projects, graduate school summer bridge program, and mentoring opportunities.
• *Collects and compiles grant activities and student participation data including program and community event attendance, academic progress, and career or advanced degree plans.
• *Works collaboratively with the project team to design, deliver, and evaluate program objectives and activities.
• *Coordinates with existing college access programs in the partner high schools and college retention programs at University of Hawai'i campuses to supplement services.
• *Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with partner high schools, UH System affiliated departments/majors, industry partners, and community organizations.
• *Designs, develops, and facilitates an outreach plan to engage students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels to participate in project programming.
• *Conducts workshops and programming for prospective students from project high schools to apply to and enroll at UH Manoa.
• *Connects students with necessary support services on campus and within the broader community as needed.
• *Collects student program data and assists with survey data collection. Assists the PI with designing and implementing processes for data collection, surveys and student interviews throughout the grant cycle.
• *Processes and maintains purchasing records related to program expenses, stipends, supplies, etc.
• *Participates in project team planning meetings, SEED staff meetings, and other meetings as needed.
• *Attends professional development activities including training, workshops, and conferences.
• *Travels to and from co-location sites to partner high schools, conducts meetings with partners, attends various program related events in the community, and participates in local and national student affairs, or higher education related professional development and trainings, which may include working outside of normal business hours such as evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student assistants and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts, social sciences, arts and humanities, science, education, business administration, public administration, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, or related field or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for N/A; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of student success, higher education access, graduate school preparation, and/or mentoring 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 working with minors in Hawai'i Department of Education High Schools, undergraduate, and/or graduate students.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of advising college bound/college pursuing/graduate students.
• 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 software, and word, excel, powerpoint, google docs and forms, zoom, canva, and other relevant programs.
• Ability to work with student support needs and challenges across a broad range of student populations and their families.
• Knowledge of student success and support programs for undergraduate and graduate students in a university setting.
• Ability to develop innovative and engaging student success programs and services.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to keep meticulous records for Kawehena student participants.
• Knowledge of recruitment, outreach, and publicity for services and programming for college students.
• Ability to conduct workshops and professional development offerings with high school and/or college students.
• Knowledge of college bridge programs, including programming, student support, and experiential learning.
• knowledge of college undergraduate and graduate school admissions processes, FAFSA, financial aid, college readiness and retention programs.
• Ability to work effectively, individually or in a team setting with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate and present to small and large audiences, as well as work 1:1 or in small groups to convey information.
• Ability to travel to and from co-location sites in a timely manner by means of personal vehicle with valid driver's license or comparable means of transportation to perform duties such as conducting meetings or presentations.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Social Sciences, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, or a related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience creating collaborative partnerships for student programming with on-campus student success programs and academic departments
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of federally funded grant programs.
• Demonstrated experience establishing collaborative partnerships with University of Hawaii grant focused departments and majors related to project objectives.
• Experience with RCUH, Kuali, and other UH fiscal systems and procedures.

To Apply:

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.

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Inquiries: seed@hawaii.edu; 808-956-4642

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

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 Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, 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 Hawaii 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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