Educational Specialist

Title:

Educational Specialist

Position Number: 0097595T

Hiring Unit:
College of Education / Center on Disability Studies

Location:

Manoa

Date Posted:
March 6, 2026

Closing date:
March 23, 2026

Band: B

Salary:
Salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Other

Conditions:

Extramural funds. Appointment to begin April 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, department needs, and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support faculty, development teams, and community partners in designing and implementing summer programs, exchange programs, and self-determination training initiatives.
• Plan and coordinate logistical components for on-campus, residential training and exchange activities, including scheduling, materials, facilities, and participant support. Program activities may be held before and after normal working hours and/or on weekends/holidays and at some offsite locations.
• Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies in partnership with internal and external organizations.
• Serve as the primary on-site lead for residential training activities, remaining on campus overnight to ensure participant safety, provide support, and address emergent issues.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in supervising Peer Mentors, including developing schedules and leading weekly meetings.
• Serve as the program's information specialist, supporting high-quality information flow among internal staff and partners.
• Manage program information and resources by developing, organizing, updating, and disseminating materials across multiple platforms and formats.
• Evaluate and apply emerging information technologies, research findings, and evidence-based methods to improve program operations and resource accessibility.
• Support program data collection, documentation, and evaluation efforts, including contributions to compliance and reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Services, Information Sciences or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for program coordination, student support or information/resource management serving varied populations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of program coordination, student support or information/resource management serving varied populations as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with program coordination, student support or information/resource management serving varied populations.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds, including (but not limited to) individuals with disabilities, first-generation students, and individuals from wide-ranging experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including before and after normal working hours, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to travel independently to various locations throughout the state of Hawaii in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers License (Class
  3), or other means of transportation which meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of a Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, Human Services, Information Science, or a related field.
• Experience working in post-secondary education settings, including student support, academic affairs, or co-curricular program coordination.
• Experience with project coordination or research support activities, such as developing surveys, managing data systems, contributing to reports or manuscripts, or…