Educational Specialist #97117T

Description

Title: Educational Specialist

Position Number: 0097117T

Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii

• West Oahu

Location: Kapolei

Date Posted: April 19, 2024

Closing Date: May 10, 2024

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

• Not to Exceed: June 29, 2024

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides staff support in the following field of assignment or subject matter area: Culturally safe mental health and substance use prevention and treatment for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander health equity.

• Supports senior associates in the performance of specific work assignments, such as program evaluation for culturally anchored projects contracted by the Hawai'i state offices including but not limited to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division at the Department of Health.

• Develops and/or directs and/or coordinates and/or participates in the administration of programs and associated activities in specialized area of responsibility, i.e., curriculum and learning tool development.

• Recommends changes, e.g., cultural appropriateness to program policies and standard operating procedures to improve operations to achieve the most efficient and economical service as it relates to Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander health.

• Conceives, plans, and directs tasks to produce or to support community-based projects.

• Prepares written reports, e.g., monthly progress updates and annual program evaluation summarizing the results and observations of inspections and makes recommendations based on observations and application of standards, codes and regulations.

• Executes a production cycle for publication of printed materials, e.g. design, cost analyses, copyrighting and/or registration of publications, creating and maintaining financial records, e.g., newsletters, curriculum and learning tool development.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Natural Sciences field, Public Health, Social Work, Hawaiian Studies, Pacific Islands Studies or related field and 3-4 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for program evaluation; 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 culturally grounded health narratives and culture-based education 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 Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander health.

• 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, apply word processing software, and evaluation programs such as Qualtrics, Otter.ai, Canva, Adobe Suite and Trello and telework programs such as Zoom, Google Suite and Slack.

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

• Education and experience in the cultural and geographic setting specific to Hawaiian islands and Pacific Islands. Knowledge of Pacific Islands cultural history.

Desirable Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language) health terminology.

• Knowledge of other Pacific Islander languages, culture and health.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Attach cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names of 3 professional references, and a duplicate copy of your official transcript showing highest degree (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii-West O'ahu and will not be returned. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries

UHWO HR Office; 808-689-2525; uhwohr@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.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Agency University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawai'i

• West O'ahu

• Academic Affairs Address 91-1001 Farrington Highway

Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu