Academic Support (Program Manager), 0079494T

Description

Title: Academic Support (Program Manager)

Position Number: 0079494T

Hiring Unit: College of Education, School of Teacher Education (STE)

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: April 17, 2024

Closing Date: May 3, 2024

Band: B

Salary Information: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: December 31, 2024

Other Conditions:

Federal funds. Appointment to begin approximately June 2024 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon department needs, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Provide program support for a culturally-responsive STEM long-distance educational program based in American Samoa. Assist the Principal Investigator and Program Director(s) in program management and coordination.

• *Orient, train, supervise, direct, and evaluate subordinate graduate assistants and undergraduate student assistants to assure accountability & stewardship of resources in compliance with departmental/project goals & objectives.

• *Conduct program analyses, evaluations, and studies of long-range goals and objectives, measure of effectiveness, and program size indicators. Participate in the formulation of program operational plans, including writing of internal program controls.

• *Serve as a liaison between program and other UH units including COE HR, Outreach College, Admissions, Student Health Services, RCUH, etc; as well as with external partners located in American Samoa.

• *Provide support in all areas pertaining to fiscal, personnel and travel.

• *Assist in all aspects of candidate development including the admissions process and through to commencement.

• *Assess community and participants' needs, and develop and implement a plan for community-based center activities.

• Create literature summaries, tables and graphics for reports, presentations and publications.

• Draft annual reports for ASDOE, Title II, and others.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, education or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in program management; 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 managing an educational program 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 management.

• 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.

• For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience supporting candidates in the South Pacific, including American Samoa.

• Familiarity in technology such as storage management, basic database, Microsoft Office or similar, video teleconferencing platforms, websites, PDFs, and various tools.

• Experience with grant writing, manuscript, and/or proposal preparation.

• Familiarity with Federal, State of Hawaii, and UH policies and procedures including but not limited to fiscal compliance and grant management.

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring).

Inquiries: Laura Laolagi, laolagi@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

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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