Media Specialist (0097373T)

Kapolei, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 06-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title: Media Specialist

Position Number:T

Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii - West Oahu

Location: Kapolei HI

Date Posted:11/04/2025

Closing Date:11/19/2025

Band: A

Salary:salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE): June 30 2026 with the possibility of extension pending satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Denotes Essential Functions):

*Work under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Mapuna Lab in the Division of Mathematics Natural and Health Sciences (MNHS) to perform a full range of tasks related to media online presence social media multimedia video and more.
*Work as a team member to identify evaluate and remediate problems that interfere with an efficient workflow to accomplish the Mapuna Labs mission and goals.
*Provide technical support to create manage and maintain the Labs online presence in social media website and online flyers.
*Collect data to prepare various supporting media to enhance the Labs media presence.
*Support the PI in creating design assets to accompany projects and reports.
*Support the PI in preparing and submitting media for approval.
*Procure quotes and handle purchasing of media related supplies.
Provide technical advice support and assistance to administrator staff and faculty on routine operations to ensure compliance with departmental and institutional policies and procedures.
Arrange for space both on and off campus for training events meetings and other Lab functions.
Perform other general administrative duties include scheduling meetings hosting meetings filing organizing printing and handling correspondence.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in communication creative media design art or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for maintaining websites graphic design marketing search engine optimization (SEO) eCommerce and UX/UI photography videography and animation; 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 operation of database software and internet usage data management systems web development and program data archive 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 copyright laws and creative commons.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of marketing public presence and social media.
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 and distance video conferencing software (e.g. Zoom Meeting).

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in data visualization as it relates to behavioral health health systems and health communication.
Experience working in the field of substance abuse.

Desirable Qualifications:

At least two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities related to graphic design and web development in an institution of higher education.
Education and experience in the cultural and geographic setting specific to Hawaii islands.
Knowledge of Pacific Islands and Oceanic cultural and political history.
Knowledge of Olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian language).

To Apply:

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

Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met.
Current resume
References - names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references.
Transcripts showing pertinent degree (copies of transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts will be required at time of hire).

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Inquiries: Dr. Kaui Merritt

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DescriptionTitle: Media SpecialistPosition Number:THiring Unit: University of Hawaii - West OahuLocation: Kapolei HIDate Posted:11/04/2025Closing Date:11/19/2025Band: ASalary:salary schedules and placement informationFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeMonth: 11-monthTemporary/Permanent: Temporary Not to...