Early College Program Manager (0081333)
Early College Program Manager (0081333)
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Title: Program Specialist (Early College Program Manager)
Position Number: 81333
Hiring Unit: VP for Academic Strategy Hawaii P-20Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: June 13 2025
Closing Date: June 27 2025; 11:59PM HST
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: PBB minimum $5250 /month (Effective 07/01/2025 minimum $5434/month)
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General
Duties and Responsibilities- **Lead stakeholders in the development and implementation of a strategic vision and plan for early post-secondary credit including but not limited to the Early College Program in the State of Hawaii in alignment with high-need career pathways and Hawaii workforce demands with a focus on closing equity gaps.
- **Analyze Early College and early post-secondary policies and develop policy reform recommendations to educational leadership including the promotion and further implementation of career and technical education (CTE) Early College pathways.
- **Facilitate the crafting of policies related to Early College and other types of college in high school programs.
- **Analyze interpret and implement UH state and federal guidelines as it pertains to the Early College programs and career and technical education (CTE).
- **Develop coordinate pilot and implement a financially sustainable model for equitable Early College growth in the State of Hawaii in alignment with Career Pathways (with a particular emphasis on high-need career pathways) industry credentials post-secondary opportunities and Hawaii workforce needs.
- **Facilitate alignment and implementation of Early College CTE post-secondary courses in HIDOE CTE Pathways and Programs of Study.
- **Coordinate and/or prepare regular and timely data reports related to Early College and the integration of Career Pathways to stakeholders.
- Coordinate internal and external communication related to Early College and other types of college in high school programs with stakeholders and the public.
- **Coordinate assistance to high schools UH campuses and/or industry partners to develop Early College programs aligned to Career Pathways.
- **Convene and facilitate meetings of various Early College related groups (committees task forces etc.) to address administrative and policy-level issues in regards to Early College programs in Hawaii.
- Assist in preparing and writing proposals to sponsors soliciting support (financial and in-kind) for programs and related activities as needed.
- Conduct literature research participate in national Early College work groups and keep abreast of the latest research-based Early College/dual credit initiatives including but not limited to national best practices related to the integration of CTE opportunities/Career Pathways into Early College opportunities and make recommendations for improvement and expansion to the leadership team.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Denotes Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications- Possession of a baccalaureate degree ineducation business administration public administration social work or other related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for Early College or other types of college in high school program administration secondary or post-secondary program planning administration students affairs and/or academic affairs; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
- Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of Early College program administration and/or college access program administration 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 Early College program administration and/or college access program administration.
- 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 preparation of 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.
- If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
- Experience working with secondary and post-secondary leadership to develop processes and procedures.
- Experience developing multi-agency partnerships.
- Experience planning and executing programs and events.
- Experience developing and managing project budgets.
- Familiarity with college access programs and issues.
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a masters degree in education business administration public administration social work or other related field.
- Experience working with University of Hawaii (UH) and Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) administrators and staff on Early College and/or other college-going initiatives and issues.
- Experience working with UH HIDOE and/or other college access programs in Hawaii.
- Knowledge of UH undergraduate admissions on-boarding and enrollment management processes.
- Three (3) or more years of experience working with high schools and institutions of higher education on dual credit programs.
- Progressively responsible experience in designing and implementing educational policies and procedures
- Demonstrated knowledge of Career and Technical Education pathways.
- Familiarity with Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education.
- Experience developing written program materials for widespread dissemination (e.g. collateral materials newsletters).
- Evidence of self-motivation creativity and resourcefulness
To Apply:
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and (4) copies of educational transcripts with CONFIDENTIAL DATA (i.e. social security number birthdate etc.) REDACTED. If requested transcripts are unobtainable by closing date please indicate so where transcripts are required as an attachment. You will have a grace period of 7 days from the closing date (07/04/2025) to email copies of your transcripts to Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov you will need to create an account.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
