Student Support Specialist (Psychologist 0097276T) presso University of Hawaii

About the Department

Title: Student Support Specialist (Psychologist) 

Position Number: 0097276T

Hiring Unit: UH AT WEST OAHU, STUDENT AFFAIRS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Location: Kapolei, HI

Date Posted: 10/21/2025

Closing Date: 11/04/2025

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (.50 FTE)

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary – Not to Exceed (NTE): September 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension with special funding.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Denotes Essential Functions):

• *Design, develop, and coordinate campus-wide wellness and prevention programs that promote mental health, resilience, suicide prevention, and overall well-being for students, faculty, and staff.
• *Plan and deliver workshops, trainings, and educational sessions for faculty, staff, and students on wellness, health, and safety topics that contribute to overall campus well-being.
• Provide consultation and subject-matter expertise to faculty, staff, and administrators on threat assessment, behavioral intervention, and crisis management using evidence-based frameworks.
• Identify, prepare, and manage grants to support wellness and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with reporting and evaluation requirements.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to strengthen wellness infrastructure and Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) systems across the UH system.
• Support program assessment and data collection to evaluate outcomes, measure impact, and guide continuous improvement.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to campus stakeholders on best practices in wellness, prevention, and safety programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in psychology, counseling, social work, public health, or related field and 3 – 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for program development, wellness promotion, or threat assessment; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of wellness program development, behavioral threat assessment, and campus health promotion as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with behavioral intervention and campus safety.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide-ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative, and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by presentation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and apply word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
8. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

1. Licensure as a psychologist in Hawaii (or license-eligible within one year of hire).
2. Experience with behavioral intervention teams (BIT) or multidisciplinary case management in a higher education or organizational setting.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field.
2. Experience delivering training on suicide prevention, threat assessment, or campus safety.
3. Familiarity with culturally responsive practices and Native Hawaiian values in higher education contexts.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met.
• Current resume
• References - names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references.
• Transcripts showing pertinent degree (copies of transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at time of hire).

Note:

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Inquiries: UH West Oahu Human Resources: 808-689-2525; [email protected]

Position Duties

The University of Hawai'i 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.
 
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