Legislative Assistant Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2025-00042
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education
Division: Dean's Office
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Position Number:: 0089161
Description
Title: Associate Dean for Research
Position Number: 0089161
Hiring Unit: College of Education
Date Posted: January 10, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment, review of applications will begin on or about February 3, 2025.
Employee Type: Executive/Managerial (E/M)
INTRODUCTION
This position will serve as one of three executives in the College of Education (COE), Dean's Office, University of Hawaii at Manoa. This position will be organizationally located in the Dean's Office and will work in tandem to effectively provide research, administrative and academic leadership in the College. This position will coordinate and ensure effective leadership of research programs funded by State/Federal, private, foundation and non-government organizations in the College of Education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical and strategic oversight and review of contracts and grants including the development and growth of support for soliciting, preparing and obtaining COE contract and grant activities in collaboration of the new College of Education Research Institute (CERI); develop and implement strategies for overall faculty development, including aid in research support; work collaboratively with faculty, staff and internal/external constituencies to develop long-range and short-range plans and measurable bench marks that support the development of COE; work with the Dean, faculty, associate deans, staff, University executives, and other constituencies to develop and implement research strategies for increased resource acquisition including targeted state legislative requests and proposals to foundation and private entities.
Collaborate with the Dean, faculty, staff and other constituencies and serve as the liaison in developing short-range and long-range facility use plans for Everly Hall, Wist Hall, Castle Memorial, Snyder Hall, and extramural project locations (i.e. Manoa Campus : East-West Center, Varsity Building F and locations outside UHM). .
Promote and support projects and activities between the COE and other campus units to include developing and supporting partnerships with schools, state agencies and private and public entities. Coordinate interdepartmental and interdisciplinary projects and integrate research policies, priorities and programs within COE. Identify research priorities within the context of COE's vision, mission and strategic plan.
Serve as spokesperson for the College in venues as designated by the Dean.
Serve on designated College, University and national committees or advisory committees of other agencies/groups as requested and considered beneficial for COE.
Maintain close communications with educational organizations and stakeholders in order to identify research needs. Advocate among COE stakeholders in support of COE research.
Participate in COE budget development with the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and in faculty personnel evaluation (promotion, tenure, contract renewal). Actively participate as a key member of the College leadership team to help achieve the vision and mission of the COE and the legislative process and requirements.
Assist the Dean with reports, issues, and concerns related to the successful development of various departments/units in the COE. Assist with undergraduate and graduate programs, accreditation requirements and administrative tasks/issues such as interpretations and implementations of policies and procedures for the college, tracking and reporting of Education related legislative bills, acts, etc., maintain and strengthen working relationships with the legislature, managing grievances and complaints, questions, problems and other administrative type duties.
Other Duties as Assigned
LIST OF DIRECT REPORTS
In accordance with the most current official organizational chart.
AUTHORITY AND DECISION-MAKING EXERCISED
This position will make final decisions on extramurally funded contract and grants, Outreach College agreements, Dean's Office administrative tasks, and decisions when the Dean is on travel or leave.
DIRECTION AND REVIEW OF WORK RECEIVED
This position will perform work under the general supervision of the Dean.
CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Work involves considerable contact with senior system and campus administrators, professional societies and organizations, accrediting agencies, faculty committees, department chairs, support staff, state and federal agencies, including the departments of education, and legislative bodies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate degree in Education or equivalent in education and experience.
Attainment of academic rank of Associate or Full Professor and have a demonstrated record of research and administrative experience prior to appointment.
Minimum of five years of experience in higher education management, institutional planning, and academic affairs, higher educational organization, administrative systems, structures, and/or the policy formulation and research design processes common to universities and college, and state-wide systems of higher education.
Demonstrated ability to formulate an academic vision and link it with internal capacities and external constraints.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the full range of internal and external university constituents.
Research publication records commensurate with academic rank.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as journal editor, including Associate or Assistant editors.
Successful in securing extramural funding, including federal, national, professional organizations, and/or private foundations.
Experience in fundraising with individuals, corporations and/or foundations.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter summarizing your interest, how qualifications are met for the position, and detailing your experience in offering research, educational, administrative, and (or) professional leadership at your respective organization. Be sure to highlight how you have enhanced the institution's capacity to develop innovative academic programs, research initiatives, and/or educational units that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global community, 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references; and 4) official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. A background check will be made prior to employment.
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Inquiries: Nathan Murata, nmurata@hawaii.edu
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.
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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/