Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Maui College, Kaunakakai Molokai, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01101
Department: University of Hawai'i Maui College
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0080278T
DescriptionTitle: Academic Advisor (Hookele Program Coordinator)Position Number: 0080278T Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs - Molokai Education CenterLocation: Kaunakakai, Molokai Education Center Date Posted: May 26, 2026Closing Date: June 09, 2026Salary: Additional Salary Information: Pay Band A: Minimum $4,458/monthFull Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Funding: Federal & Special Other Conditions:This is NOT a remote position - the job requires in-person work.
Continuation of the position is dependent on program needs and grant funding renewal.
The incumbent for this position will commute between the Molokai Education Center and Molokai High School to perform duties as needed per the program and operational needs.
**Work Schedule:During the DOE school session
M-TH at Molokai High School from 8 am-4:30 pm
F at Molokai Education Center from 8 am-4:30 pm
Non-school periods for DOE (i.e., Summer, Winter & Spring Break)
M-F at Molokai Education Center from 8 am-4:30 pm
**Schedule may be adjusted to meet program and operational needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:(**denotes essential functions)- **Assist Molokai High School students with college admissions/scholarship/Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including early college.
- **Organize workshops and events on topics relating to higher education, including preparing for college, placement testing, benefits of early admit programs, academic success strategies, and financial aid.
- **Promote a college-going culture through college and career exploration and preparation activities, such as career exploration, college visits (virtual), and college and career fairs.
- **Work with various Molokai schools on career exploration and alignment with college and career pathways.
- **Manage procurement processes, including payment of student tuition and books, and purchasing of program equipment and supplies.
- **Maintain consistent and effective communication with students, families, schools, and community partners involved in the project.
- **Coordinate partnerships with various schools and community agencies to host workshops, recruitment, enrollment, and transitional activities.
- **Foster strong student retention rates by providing mentorship and promoting access to academic support tools and resources (tutoring, technology support, learning tools, etc.).
- **Create evaluation methods and systems for tracking student and program data for reporting. Responsible for the timely submission of all grant reporting requirements.
- **Convene and set up quarterly complex team meetings.
- **Identify need areas and develop a work plan and budget for the school year.
- **Assist with the coordination & implementation of Gear Up (GU) required services for students and families.
- **Collect participation list and evaluation data to check on student progress.
- **Work with the School Support Manager and other key personnel to review activity data, survey results, and grant outcomes.
- **Recommend strategies to complex teams to improve GU services and work plans.
- **Attend statewide meetings to share updates with the complex team on statewide initiatives
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education and Professional Work Experience- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Counseling, Hawaiian Studies, Business, Social Science, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.
Due to the rural location of this position, if qualified applicants are not available, those not meeting the minimum qualifications may be considered on an exception basis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of education and/or project management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply concepts and terminology.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with working in an educational setting.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the field of education and/or project management.
- 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.
Desirable Qualifications:- Experience in data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to independently coordinate programs and events.
- Experience in marketing and/or program recruitment.
- Experience in providing educational services, counseling, mentoring, or other assistance to individuals, including to minority or disadvantaged groups.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, on- and off-campus settings.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals from minority,low-income, and/or rural settings.
- Experience working with secondary-aged students.
- Demonstrated ability to operate spreadsheets and presentation software as well as utilize the Internet for information retrieval and navigate web-based software.
Inquiries:Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources
Phone:808-984-3381
Email:mauihr@hawaii.edu
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To Apply:Click on the "Apply" button in the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
- A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
- Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
- Resume
- Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
- Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.NOTE: - The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password-protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Maui College and will not be returned.
- Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
- If multiple applications are received from the same applicant, only the last application submitted will be reviewed.
- Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.
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