Academic Support Specialist (Hoapili educational Specialist) na University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title:                                                   Academic Support (Hoapili Educational Specialist) 

Position Number:                             0097077T 

Hiring Unit:                                       Academic Affairs

Location:                                           Kahului, Maui 

Date Posted:                                    September 15, 2025 

Closing Date:                                   September 29, 2025 

Salary:                                               Salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information:      Pay Band A: Minimum $4,458/month

Full Time/Part Time:                       Full Time 

Temporary/Permanent:                  Temporary

Funding:                                           Grant Funds 

Other Conditions:

This is NOT a remote position – the job requires in-person work.  

Continuation of the position is dependent on program/operational needs and grant funding renewal.

(** denotes essential functions):

1. **Design and coordinate summer institutes and field schools, including planning, recruitment, logistics, and student support.
2. **Design and coordinate peer mentorship program for Maui to Manoa bridge activities, including teacher preparation in both English and Hawaiian programs.
3. **Plan and coordinate student workshops for the Maui to Manoa bridge activities in both English and Hawaiian.
4. **Design and coordinate University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) education pathways activities, including high school bridge, substitute teacher training, and teacher professional development.
5. **Develop and coordinate student internship opportunities in both English and Hawaiian.

6. **Design and implement two to four-year pathways for students in teacher education programs.

1. **Compile and manage program data.  
2. **Supervision of Student Peer Tutors
   1. Responsible for the entire hiring process of peer tutors, including but not limited to developing job descriptions, posting/advertising, interviewing, evaluating, and overall communication with applicants and administration.
   2. Coordinates scheduling work hours and oversees work, training, and professional development activities for student peer tutors.
   3. Schedules and coordinates training for student peer tutors using the resources of the UHMC in customer service that includes dealing with difficult/disruptive behavior, tutoring, mentoring, and compliance (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, EEO).
   4. Supervises and guides the student peer tutors as needed.
   5. Provides technical training on the basic use of a Personal computer and Macintosh Computers (PC & MAC) and the use of various software programs that are available to students.
   6. Designs and implements peer tutoring programs that support UHMC faculty and overall student success, and monitors said programs to provide suggestions to better achieve the goals of this program.
3. **Coordinate Student Resource Centers &Labs
   1. Assist with arranging and coordinating activities and services offered through student support services
4. **Coordinate UHMC Campus Collaborations & Connections (including Maui Community)
   1. Identifies student and faculty needs and develops and implements support services that support students.
   2. Collaborates with available campus resources and the community to increase academic success to provide wrap-around services to Native Hawaiian (NH)students.
   3. Works with faculty and staff to recommend and/or establish student success strategies and services.
5. **Reporting
   1. Tracks, evaluates, and assesses lab usage, peer tutoring, and all other lab services that support persistence, retention, and success.
   2. Collects, organizes, compiles, and manages data and submits reports on lab services.
   3. Attends weekly meetings with the larger team to inform them of general plans, progress of student peer tutors and resource center, and develop ongoing programs and initiatives.
   4. Prepares other reports as needed.
6. **Engage in research and participate in professional development related to student and instructional support services and student success.
7. Applies new knowledge and skills to improve the overall performance and functions of the support center and student peer tutors.
8. **Address problems of a complex nature using independent judgment and creativity.
9. **Approach all duties and responsibilities listed above to meet grant goals and objectives.
   1. Activity 1: Improve and expand applied multi-disciplinary research and networking opportunities for Native Hawaiian (NH) students, faculty, and staff (and community) at the UHMC.
      1. Increase learning and professional development opportunities for NH students, faculty, and staff(1.2)
      2. Increase opportunities for networking among NH students, faculty, staff, and community (1.3)
   2. Activity 2: Improve and expand Native Hawaiian academic access between the UHMC and the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
10. Other duties as assigned

Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian Studies, Language, OR Education or a related field AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with responsibilities for Student Support Activities including Counseling, Advising, Workshop, Service OR Program Development; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of Student Support Services as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
2. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with Student Support Services.
3. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of Student Support Services.
4. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

1. Oral and written fluency in the Hawaiian language at the level required to facilitate training, classes, and workshops for Hawaiian language immersion teacher candidates and schools.

1. Experience working in bilingual (English and Hawaiian) college-level student support services and Native Hawaiian Programming.

Inquiries:

Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources

Phone:808-984-3381

Email:[email protected]

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED  

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button in the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications; 
2. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree 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.) 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
• Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

3. Resume
4. Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
5. Optional letters of recommendation.

 Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. NOTE:  

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password-protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered.  All requested documents/information become the property of Maui College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• If multiple applications are received from the same applicant, only the last application submitted will be reviewed.  
• Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.

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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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 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. 
 
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