Hybrid Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academic Advisor, 0077748T bei University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title:  Career & Technical Education (CTE) Academic Advisor

Position Number:  0077748T

Hiring Unit:  Dean’s Office

Location:  Leeward Community College

Date Posted:  August 14, 2025

Closing Date:  August 29, 2025

Band:  A

Salary:  Salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information:  PBA; minimum $4,458/mo.

Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:  Temporary 

Other Conditions: Temporary to 06/30/26, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements; with the possibility of extension, pending satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. To begin approximately 09/2025, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. May be for day, evenings, and weekends, on- and off-campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(*Essential Functions)

1. *Responsible for implementing efforts designed by program counselors & coordinators directed at improving enrollment, retention, persistence, completion, and placement rates in assigned Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, including, but not limited to Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Digital Media, Sustainable Agriculture, Substance Abuse Counseling, Teacher Education; and also in Workforce Development Non-Credit programs. 
2. *Strengthen relationships and partnerships with area high schools, area middle schools, community schools, and military centers to increase enrollment and yield rates (i.e., number of students enrolled/number of students admitted) in CTE programs.
3. *Hire, train, and supervise student peer mentors in CTE programs.
4. *Provide student support, assistance, and follow-up with the onboarding and enrollment process.  Coordinate with the financial aid office to assist students with financial literacy and on financial aid suspension.
5. *Work with CTE instructors to perform routine, planned interventions and make referrals to support services as needed. 
6. *Collaborate with CTE counselors and program faculty to monitor student progress toward acquiring program certificates and degrees (CO, CA, AAS, AS). Monitor the attendance and performance of students in assigned CTE program to increase retention and persistence and completion rates.   Engage in regular follow-up, contact with and tracking of students in person, by phone and electronically. 
7. *Prepare and conduct progress report briefings regarding individual student progress.  Provide updates to CTE program coordinators and counselors.
8. *Work with assigned CTE program counselor(s) to implement career exploration, career/job preparation, career/job placement, retention and completion strategies and coordinate referrals to other student and academic support services.
9. *Assist CTE program counselor in helping students clarify their educational, career and life goals with an emphasis on students transitioning to professional jobs.
10. *Implement and strengthen work-based learning opportunities such as internship programs.
11. *Attend CTE advisory committee meetings and visit internship sites to recommend suitable placements. 
12. Support instructors in enhancing students’ employability by guiding them to earn industry-recognized certificates(e.g. Integrated Industrial Technology,  and Sustainable Agriculture programs).  
13. Schedule and conduct group workshops on career/job preparation. 
14. Promote the use of Job Prep Services Office's career assessment, goal setting and career skills/job preparation services for CTE students.
15. Work with the Office of the Dean of CTE to coordinate annual CTE month activities and other related events. 
16. *Work with faculty to implement a regular CTE seminar to engage and support all CTE students regardless of program.  Assist in the development and implementation of a summer bridge program for CTE students. 
17. *Develop and monitor a social network site for CTE students.  Assist in the development of a CTE student peer network.  Provide guidance and advice to CTE student clubs.
18. *Monitor statistics and submit quarterly and year-end completion reports regarding student retention in CTE programs. 
19. *Create a graduate contact database and an online student employment survey and disseminate to recent graduates and alumni. 
20. Possible evening, weekend, and off-campus assignments. 
21. Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Education, Psychology, Counseling & Guidance, Human Services or related field and 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student support services in an educational setting; or any equivalent combination of education/training and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in student support services in an educational setting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with student support services. 
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the support of students with diverse academic, cultural, social, racial, gender, and economic backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. 
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. 
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. 

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience in implementing strategies related to enrollment processes, onboarding, retention, and completion practices.
2. Experience in implementing strategies related to career exploration, career/job preparation, and placement practices. 
3. Strong organizational skills and analytic skills, including experience working with support staff, faculty and administrators. 
4. Ability to compile and analyze data for assessment and evaluation at a basic level (e.g., retention rates, yield rates, completion rates, surveys, etc.).
5. Knowledge of spreadsheet, database and presentation applications. 
6. Knowledge of Career and Technical Education programs, certificates and degrees.
7. Experience in hiring, training, and supervising student peer mentors.
8. Experience with work-based learning programs (i.e., internships, co-ops, etc.).
9. Experience with educational program advisory committees.
10. Experience in working with area high schools, area middle schools, community schools, and military centers to increase enrollment.

Application Submission:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents:  
  1.   Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications,
  2.   Resume,
3. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing the name of institution, degree conferred and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution 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.) 

NOTE:  Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degree(s).  
  
Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.
 
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  Inquiries:  
  Leeward Community College
  Human Resources Office
  808-455-0326
  [email protected]

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