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Description Title: Program Manager - Maui Food Innovation Center Position Number: 0096747 Hiring Unit: Extended Learning & Workforce Development Location: UH Maui College Date Posted: June 08, 2026 Closing Date: June 22, 2026 Salary: Salary schedules and placement information Additional Salary Information: Pay Band B: Minimum $5,250/month Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Other Conditions: This is NOT a remote position - the job requires in-person work Duties and Responsibilities: **Denotes Essential Functions **Oversees and manages Maui Food Innovation Center (MFIC) food manufacturing and Research and Development (R&D) facilities to ensure compliance with international, federal, state, and local health and safety regulations regarding food manufacturing facilities, equipment operation, and sanitation; reinforces existing operating policies and procedures consistent with best practices. **Conducts continuous and extensive outreach to residents and community stakeholders to identify and implement short-term training courses needed in areas such as entrepreneurship, agribusiness, value-added product development, etc., and recruits for those programs and courses. **Supervises MFIC staff(Machinery Specialist, Operations Specialist), subject matter consultants, student coaches, lecturers, etc

**Provides expertise and leadership in curricular and business development. **Supports the development of communication and marketing materials for the purpose of conducting outreach/promotion and fundraising efforts; leverages MFIC programming to foster relationships with leaders across sectors and identifies new opportunities for collaboration and growth. **In collaboration with staff, measures and evaluates the results of the MFIC operations and regularly reports these results to the administrative leadership team; recommends changes as necessary to improve operations; ensures market research and trends guide and inform the development of MFIC.

**Completes and maintains operational and financial plans incorporating community/stakeholders' feedback, needs assessments, best practices, and sustainable modeling. **Manages the strategic development of program resources through such avenues as enrollment management, grant writing, partnerships, agency contracts, and pursuing extramural funding opportunities. **Develops and implements procedures to promote appropriate communication and information sharing; Regularly monitors relevant forums where job-related issues are announced and discussed to stay informed of related problems and issues as they appear and are announced; passes on technical comments and suggestions that may be beneficial to colleagues.

Updates technical skills by attending seminars, classes, and industry workshops and conferences. **Ensures that all operations are carried out in conjunction with University, local, state, and federal regulations as well as laws governing business operations. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Professional Work Experience Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Agriculture, Business, Culinary Arts, Education, or Food Science or a related field AND three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for Facilities, Programs, Personnel, or Operations Management; 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 area of Program/Facility Management, Facility Usage, or Community Relations / Partnerships 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 Program, Facilities, or Operations Management.

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 preparing 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. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations Desirable Qualifications: Experience starting up and/or managing a business that is Agriculture, Food, and/or Beverage Service or Manufacturing related. Ability to plan with detail, execute, and follow through on assigned tasks, projects, and events.

Knowledge of grants administration, special projects, and community partnerships. Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and discretion in applying policies and procedures. Working experience in developing, executing, and assessing special projects as assigned.

Effective working knowledge of State, Government, the Legislature, and the University System in the areas of enterprise operations. Experience in the development of commercial enterprises and new business ventures in the public sector. Background working in food production, processing, aggregation, and distribution.

The ability to apply knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture to effectively collaborate with multicultural groups and individuals from diverse academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 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. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.

For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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/