Instructional & Student Support Specialist (Office of Student Services Coordinator) (0078875T)

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title: Instructional & Student Support Specialist (Office of Student Services Coordinator)
Position Number: 0078875T
Hiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Location: Manoa Campus / Honolulu
Date Posted: October 29 2025
Closing Date: November 20 2025
Band: A
Minimum Monthly Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time 100%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:
Position is temporary with the possibility of conversion to permanent subject to position clearance and availability of funds.This position will support the operations of the University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) Office of Student Services and is expected to begin approximately December 2025 or as mutually acceptable. Renewal of appointment is dependent on performance program needs and/or availability of funds. To know more about the UH at Manoa SONDH go to: and Responsibilities:

** Manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Services (OSS) Front Desk by serving as the first point of contact for students and visitors providing them a welcoming and helpful presence providing general information about the School and the services of OSS respond phone calls directing student inquiries and concerns to appropriate OSS advisors/coordinators and handling administrative tasks including but not limited to managing office communications by reviewing and responding to correspondences accordingly and/or refers them to the appropriate OSS advisors or unit/office telephone management updating bulletin boards mail sorting managing of the offices supplies and keeping the reception area clean and presentable among others.
** Organizes and collaborates with OSS advisors/coordinators in scheduling OSS activities; new student orientations informational sessions recruitment events etc. that may occur outside of normal business hours including evenings weekends and/or holidays.
** Assists in the preparation of recruitment materials to enhance the visibility of the school targets identified audiences and increases enrollment.
** Prepares admission/application materials information brochures and catalog and coordinates their distribution.
** Collaborates with the University Admissions and Records and Financial Aid Offices to provide support in the processing of student admission and progression documents.
** Verifies enrollment and graduation for licensure employment certifications to the Board of Nursing and to educational institutions at the instruction of the OSS Director.
** Maintains the individual student records in the student database accurately and up to date.
** Collects and collates student data student services surveys and information requests and prepares reports and/or recommendations to the OSS Director.
** Interfaces with campus and systemwide student service departments and offices to maintain effective working relationships and identify best practices in student support services.
** Coordinates in-take of scholarships/grants/internships applications.
** Keeps Director and Admission/Student Affairs committees abreast on trends in servicing students who are inquiring about or attending SONDH programs.
** Implements new process management and services at the direction of the OSS Director.
** Ensures that student information released is following FERPA and applicable UH policies and procedures.
** Develops and maintains a comprehensive office manual of OSS administration policies and procedures.
** Provides administrative and fiscal support to the Director and to the OSS.
May supervise student assistant/s.
Keeps abreast of changes in program admission policies and procedures.
Maintains competence in current technologies related to office needs e.g. MS Office Suite web-hosted services like Skype GoToMeeting Zoom) shared drives listservs and other applicable University systems.
Other Duties As Assigned.

(**) Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in management education or related field and one (1) year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student services and/or office management in an academic environment; 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 student academic services advising or counseling 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 higher education.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of student services and/or office management in an academic environment.
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.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to learn new operating systems quickly.
Demonstrated ability to be well-organized multi-task pay attention to detail and effectively coordinate projects.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment professionalism problem-solving and communication skills with a high standard of customer service when responding to complex and demanding situations inquiries or complaints.
Able to work outside of normal business hours including evenings weekends and/or holidays.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in a health professions school in higher education.
Working knowledge of UH policies procedures and student information systems such as STAR and BANNER.
Knowledge and understanding of FERPA regulations.

To Apply:
Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit the following:

Cover letter expressing interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
Current resume;
Names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references;
Copy of official transcripts. The original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

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DescriptionTitle: Instructional & Student Support Specialist (Office of Student Services Coordinator)Position Number: 0078875THiring Unit: School of Nursing and Dental HygieneLocation: Manoa Campus / HonoluluDate Posted: October 29 2025Closing Date: November 20 2025Band: AMinimum Monthly Salary: Sal...