Educational Specialist (0097630T)

University of Hawaii • Honolulu, HI

11d

About The Position

The Educational Specialist works in the College of Education’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs unit and develops and directs recruitment, outreach, and communications for emergency hires and other Hawaii Department of Education personnel statewide. The role collaborates with the Associate Dean and COE Recruitment Specialist and builds relationships with HIDOE administrators to identify changing workforce needs.

The position provides prospective post-baccalaureate students with information and advising on teacher preparation programs, admission, financial aid and stipends, and teacher licensure pathways. It develops and distributes program marketing and informational materials across electronic, print, and social media channels, supports applicants through the enrollment process, and manages and analyzes application and admission data to improve recruitment strategies.

The Educational Specialist represents the College at statewide recruitment events, builds recruitment pipelines and partnerships with HIDOE stakeholders, and performs other duties as assigned. The appointment is temporary, funded by special funds, and is expected to begin in November 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal depends on satisfactory performance, department needs, and funding availability.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in education or a related field and three years of progressively responsible professional experience involving student support and/or project management, or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in student support and/or project management.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, theories, and systems associated with student support and/or project management.
• Ability to resolve a wide range of complex problems using creative reasoning and logic, determining causes and effective, innovative, and timely resolutions.
• Ability to clearly and accurately interpret and present information and ideas in writing and verbally, and to prepare reports and other materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use word-processing software.
• K–12 teaching experience.
• Ability to travel to school and project sites, including neighbor islands, and work occasional evenings or weekends for project-related activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, initiative, confidentiality, and sound judgment when working with project personnel, school and community partners, and sensitive information.
• Ability to travel independently and in a timely manner to various geographical locations; this may be met with a valid Hawaii Class 3 driver's license, a comparable driver's license, or another means of transportation that meets position needs.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and mandatory training and compliance requirements.
• If supervisory work applies: ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher preparation and/or experience in education.
• Knowledge of Hawai‘i teacher licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of COE teacher licensure programs.
• Experience as a Hawai‘i classroom teacher.
• Professional experience in marketing, enrollment management, or recruitment.
• Background collecting, analyzing, and preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries.

Responsibilities

• Conceive, plan, and direct recruitment, outreach, and communication plans targeting emergency hires and other HIDOE personnel statewide, in collaboration with the COE Associate Dean and COE Recruitment Specialist.
• Develop and maintain relationships with HIDOE administrators and leadership to identify and monitor evolving teaching workforce needs in Hawai‘i.
• Maintain familiarity with COE post-baccalaureate and master’s-level teacher preparation programs and provide prospective students with information and support regarding program selection, fit, and admissibility.
• Develop and distribute marketing and informational materials promoting COE post-baccalaureate certificate teacher preparation programs through electronic, print, and social media channels.
• Advise prospective post-baccalaureate students in person, by telephone, and by email on admission requirements and processes, financial aid and stipend opportunities, COE programs and services, and teacher licensure pathways and requirements.
• Guide applicants through enrollment, maintain communication to support application completion, resolve questions or barriers, and facilitate admission.
• Manage, monitor, analyze, and report post-baccalaureate certificate program application and admission data; assess trends and outcomes to inform recruitment and admissions strategies.
• Represent the College at statewide recruitment events, promote post-baccalaureate certificate programs, attract a qualified and diverse applicant pool, establish recruitment pipelines, and cultivate partnerships with HIDOE stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time