Student Services Specialist (Kipuka Center Coordinator) #96838T

Description

Title: Student Services Specialist (Kipuka Center Coordinator)

Position Number: 96838T

Hiring Unit: Counseling & Guidance, Student Affairs

Location: Kauai Community College

Date Posted: June 24, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Federal funds, full-time temporary position not-to-exceed 9/30/2024 with the possibility of extension pending position clearance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs and establishes a Kipuka Center, coordinating all activities within the center.

• Procure furniture and technology for the Kipuka Center.

• Establish a K-14 workgroup to develop and implement a recruitment plan.

• Develop culturally appropriate welcome and retention programs.

• Develop a culturally appropriate transition program. Hiring and evaluating peer and professional tutors and mentors for the center.

• Provides day-to-day management and supervision of the Kipuka Center.

• Promote and onboard Native Hawaiian students to the center through the provision of culturally appropriate and responsive student support services and activities.

• Promoting learning environments that are culturally responsive and appropriate to support academic development and success.

• Implements community and cultural programs, seminars, workshops to increase educational opportunities for Native Hawaiians.

• Create a CARE plan for each onboarded student to monitor academic performance.

• Create a transition plan for each student.

• Facilitate mentorship and internship opportunities.

• Ensure pathway students attend recruiting events (Career Fair/Find Your Future, etc.).

• Collects data to support grant objectives and activities. Deploys an annual student satisfaction survey to guide continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with the project coordinator and PI on all aspects of grant management.

• Assisting in procurement of materials and supplies for the Kipuka Center.

• Create a digital cultural and historical bilingual (Hawaiian and English) tour of the college to be embedded in current class curricula.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business, Hawaiian Studies, Arts & Sciences, Education or related degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for advising, counseling or teaching Native Hawaiian students at the post secondary level; 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:

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the implementation of programs and activities that support outreach, transfer, retention, academic success and leadership development of Native Hawaiian students 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 Hawaiian educational support programs, issues, activities, and resources.

• 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:

• Master's degree in any field.

• Three years' experience providing educational services and other assistance to Native Hawaiian students, student groups and/or Native Hawaiian communities.

• Demonstrated Hawaiian language, culture and protocol ability and skills.

• Considerable knowledge of university programs and local community-based organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and make presentations to community groups.

• Ability to travel to local and national meetings and conferences.

Equivalencies:

Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Application Submission:

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

• Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

• Statement outlining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position.

• Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

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Inquiries:

Human Resources Office

808-245-8372

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

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Kaua'i Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please contact: Isaiah Ka'auwai (TIX and EEO/AA Coordinator), 808-245-8260, or Andrew Yamamoto (ADA Coordinator for Employees), 808-245-8323, Kaua'i Community College, One Stop Center, 3-1901 Kaumuali'i Hwy, Lihu'e, HI 96766.

Agency University of Hawaii

Department Kaua'i Community College Address 3-1901 Kaumuali'i Highway

One Stop Center, Room 106

Lihue, Hawaii, 96766

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu