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Description Title: Academic Support (Educational Specialist, Animal Science) Position Number: 0097585T Hiring Unit: Academic Affairs Location: Windward Community College Date Posted: June 12, 2026 Closing Date: June 29, 2026 Band: A Salary : salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed: June 30, 2027 Other Conditions: To begin July 2026, Continuation of position subject to funding and program needs. Duties and Responsibilities (** Denotes Essential Functions) **Assist with support to classroom and laboratory instruction, encompassing a wide range of highly developed clinical skills and experience, including anesthesia, in handling a broad range of species (small animals, exotics, and large animals). **Prepare laboratory and classroom for instruction in surgery and anesthesia, dentistry and anesthesia, large animal clinical procedures, companion animal nursing, etc., to safeguard patients, students and faculty

Autoclave instruments and demonstrate appropriate preparation and proper care of instruments to students in the laboratory and classroom setting. **Maintain Biosafety Level 2 laboratory and equipment. Properly clean, sanitize, and organize laboratory facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Sterilize and dispose of biohazard waste (bloody gauze, tissues, & other byproduct items from surgical procedures. **Demonstrate and supervise students on basic skills and techniques of proper animal handling and restraint, catheter placement, medication calculation and administration, anesthesia induction and maintenance. Demonstrate proper troubleshooting in the event of errors or alarms.

**Demonstrate and supervise students in the proper use and maintenance of dental machinery, equipment, and tools, including proper dental radiography techniques and positioning. **Monitor well-being of animal patients through feedings, walking, cleaning, etc., during kennel duty hours. **Conduct routine inventory of program supplies

Verify with faculty to determine supply needs and prepare list for purchase, restock of inventory, etc. Operate State vehicle to pick up supplies, equipment, chemicals, etc. **Assist with contacting animal shelters to ensure adequate availability of animal patients for classroom and laboratory instruction.

May transport animal patients using State vehicles. **Serve as point of contact to schedule animals for surgery and dentistry labs, ensuring dentistry animals are first processed through the nursing lab. Perform intake dental physical exams and bloodwork prior to scheduling dentistry appointments.

**Maintain timely and accurate records, including digitizing of patient records, in compliance with regulatory agencies and University policies and procedures, including licensures for equipment, payments of fees, etc. **Assist with maintenance and calibration of various classroom and laboratory equipment. **Assist in preparing for site inspections and accreditation visits, including, but not limited to, ensuring all log books are complete and updated, all inventory is 'in date', and equipment is properly labelled and maintained.

**Test and maintain the Vet Tech Annex back-up generator on a monthly basis. Set up and/or operate the generator as needed or as directed. **Recommend and prepare updates to standard operating procedures as needed.

Maintain and review operating procedures on a regular basis or as directed. Other Duties As Assigned Minimum Qualifications Possession of a vocational degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited program and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for veterinary technician duties; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of veterinary care of small animals, exotics, and/or large animals in a clinical setting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.

Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with veterinary care. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of veterinary care. 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 leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software, spreadsheet software, and Google Drive. Licensed, registered, or certified as a veterinary technician in any U.S

state and the ability to become licensed in Hawaii within six months of hire. Valid driver's license. Desirable Qualifications Clinical experience with large animals and exotic species.

Experience teaching and/or supervising students enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program. Experience with veterinary anesthetic and/or dental equipment and procedures. Experience with veterinary office and business procedures.

Experience with inventory and/or purchasing veterinary supplies and equipment. Knowledge and/or experience with maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies (AVMA, USDA, DEA, etc.) and/or University of Hawaii policies and procedures relating to animal care, use, and safety (IACUC, EHSO, radiation safety, etc.). To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents: Resume; Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position; Transcript(s) verifying 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.) Documents 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; and Transcript(s) must be attached to receive credit for degree(s). To upload transcript(s), click on "+ Add supplemental attachment" after uploading required attachments. Applications submitted without transcripts will be reviewed based on related professional level experience and/or training.

Please REDACT references to birth date and Social Security number on submitted documents. Letters of recommendation attesting to job performance and personal character are optional. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries: Windward Community College Human Resources Office, 808-235-7404. 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/