NHSS Program Coordinator

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type : Full-Time Temporary

Job Number : 2024-02291

Department : University of Hawai'i at Manoa - School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Opening Date : 10 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 27 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Hawaii

Position Number : : 0096781T

Description

Title : NHSS Program Coordinator (Program Specialist)

Position Number : 0096781T

Hiring Unit : Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, Native Hawaiian Student Services - NHSS

Location : UH at Manoa

Date Posted : 10 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 27 / 2024

Band : A, minimum $ 51,684 per year

Salary :

Full Time / Part Time : Full-time

Month : 11-month

Temporary / Permanent : Temporary

Other conditions : Pending Position Clearance.

Under the general direction of the NHSS Principal Investigators, the NHSS Program Coordinator will provide the following :

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of all areas related to the NHSS Student Scholar Center program plan for planning to implementation and maintenance, such as daily drop-in hours and in-person services and workshops.
• Assists with the day-to-day management of the NHSS Student Scholar Centers to include assisting students, staff, and / or community members who require support and information regarding the NHSS Student Scholar Centers and affiliated programs.
• Assists with the management of student staff and Graduate Research Assistants in the NHSS Student Scholar Centers to assure consistent coverage and services to visitors.
• Assists with the NHSS summer institute coursework, including setting up coursework with Outreach College,and working with faculty and department liaisons.
• Assists with the yearly professional development efforts of NHSS faculty and staff, as well as student employees.
• Assists with the Kapa?akea Diaspora support program as well as the Hawai?inui?kea Student Advisory board.
• Works with students participating in NHSS programming, including student recruitment, such as creating flyers and applications, and communicating with student participants about expectations and related liaison work with departments and partners
• Process purchasing documentation and submission for program expenses, supplies and costs
• Participate is NHSS Coordinators meeting, planning meetings and other meetings as needed
• Participate in NHSS staff meetings and other business meetings as needed
• Connect students with necessary support services on campus and within the broader community
• Compile student program data, as well as assist with survey data collection and student evaluation interviews. Assist the PI with implementing processes for data collection, surveys and student interviews throughout the project period.
• Helps PI lead the Hawaiian student research activity on the Kapa?akea project, to include a yearly Native Hawaiian Student Profile report completion and compiling of Hawaiian student data at UH M?

noa and across the UH System.

• Assists with data collection for required federal Annual Performance Review reports, including student transcript and completion data.
• Recruits, hires, trains and supervises student and volunteer staff
• Provides relevant data for grant reporting
• Participates in professional development activities including training, workshops, and conference travel
• Assists NHSS in developing and implementing its student programs
• Other duties as assigned

denotes essential functions)

Minimum Qualifications :

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, Social Work, Management, Ethnic Studies, or a related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student affairs, student programing, and / or working with Native Hawaiian communities;

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 Hawaiian education 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 Hawaiian education.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of Hawaiian education.
• 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 utilize the Internet.

Supplemental Qualifications :

• Demonstrated ability to work with Native Hawaiians
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology, Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, Social Work or a related field.
• Able to converse in Hawaiian.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize social networking media, publishing software, and / or web software.
• Experience with RCUH fiscal 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) resume,

2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met,

3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references, and

4) copies of educational transcripts with confidential information (ie. social security number, birth date, etc.) REDACTED .

If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date, please indicate so in your cover letter. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable upon application but official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries : Nalani Balutski at [email protected]

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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.

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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 :