Program Specialist (Readvertisement)

Description

Title: Program Specialist (READVERTISEMENT)

Position Number: 0088790T

Hiring Unit: UH, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Technology

Location: John A. Burns School of Medicine

Date Posted: July 01, 2024

Closing Date: July 16, 2024

Band: A

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

• Not to Exceed: June 30, 2054

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions:

To begin August 2024, subject to position clearance; renewal dependent upon performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

• *Assists in performing a full range of administrative, fiscal and personnel duties to support the daily operations of the Department of Medical Technology.

• Serves as primary liaison between Department, John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) Administration/Dean's Office, affiliated institutions and agencies, and works collaboratively to achieve solutions.

• Creates a range of written communications including writing articles for both outside and university publications and drafting letters and emails for both internal and external recipients.

• Develops and participates in student recruitment efforts.

• Coordinates marketing strategies and efforts to raise awareness of the Medical Technology Program which includes but not limited to creating social media posts; planning and hosting promotional and recruitment events; and creating written promotional materials.

• Assists in the coordination of the new online Medical Technology Program. Works with Outreach College on promotional and recruitment efforts, as well as creating content for the online program website.

• Assists in website development for the Medical Technology Department.

• Assists the Program Director with all personnel administration and employment actions for the department such as recruitment, faculty development, reappointment & other employment actions as appropriate.

• *Assists the Program Director with administrative planning, fiscal operations and departmental budget.

• Monitors complex faculty full-time equivalent (FTE), funding and account not-to-exceed (NTE) dates. Prepares required documents to process appropriate FTE, funding and account NTE changes and extensions in a timely manner.

• Processes departmental personnel administration and employment actions for the Department which includes but not limited to recruitment, faculty development, reappointment, and leave requests.

• Provides new employee orientation and assists with onboarding documents for submittal to the JABSOM Human Resources Office.

• Reviews and initiates travel requests and completion reports for cost and no-cost travel for UH, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) and UH Foundation accounts.

• Reviews, processes, and approves requisitions, purchase orders, payments, and P-card transactions for UH and RCUH up to $2,500.

• Ensures professional analyses, interpretations & applications of UH policies & procedures are applied throughout the department.

• Assists in developing and updating department policies and procedures.

• Assists in the monitoring and reviewing of the annual faculty reports and evaluations.

• Reviews annual Conflict of Interest and Commitment forms of all faculty and staff for completeness and accuracy prior to submittal to the Dean via the JABSOM Human Resources Office.

• Assists in the departmental process for non-compensated faculty including, annual reappointments, processing of new appointments, promotions and terminations.

• Audits all personnel actions to insure accurate, appropriate and completion in a timely manner to meet required payroll and processing deadlines.

• Assists in the preparation of immigration petitions for prospective international faculty and staff.

• *Provides administrative support to faculty and staff. Supervises and trains clerical and student assistant staff.

• *Anticipates, recognizes & resolves problems relating to the coordination of key management, operational, planning forums/meetings for the Department.

• *Coordinates space allocations and procures electrical and other repairs and equipment.

• Assists the Program Director with student support which includes, but is not limited to scheduling, creating handouts, and proctoring student exams.

• *Maintains and ensures completeness and accuracy of student files and academic records.

• *Assists the Program Director in maintaining and updating document files for the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

• *Coordinates student placement at clinical sites, which includes ensuring student liability insurance is documented.

• *Participates in final grade process by tracking student evaluations from various clinical clerkships.

• Other duties as assigned

(NOTE: * denotes an Essential Function)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for education, business administration and/or human resources administration; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of education, business administration and/or human resources administration demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.

• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with education, business administration and/or human resources.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in education, business administration and/or human resources.

• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of UH and RCUH policies and procedures.

• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with business administration and/or human resources administration.

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all the required documents. Documents include:

• Official transcripts (copies are accepted; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire)

• Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications

• Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 professional references.

The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries: Karen Thompson: karenst@hawaii.edu

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

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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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Agency University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa

• John A. Burns School of Medicine Address 651 Ilalo Street

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu