Student Services Specialist (Enrollment Coordinator) #96814

Title: Student Services Specialist (Enrollment Coordinator)

Position Number: 96814

Hiring Unit: Student Services Admissions & Records

Location: Honolulu Community College

Date Posted: February 27 2026

Closing Date: March 13 2026

Band: B

Salary: Salary Schedules and Placement Information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Funding: General

Other Conditions:General funds to begin approximately March 2026 pending position clearance availability of funds satisfactory performance and program needs.

Duties & Responsibilities (* Denotes Essential Functions)

1. *Represent Honolulu Community College its academic programs admissions criteria registration steps and campus resources to external and internal constituencies via written correspondence email telephone text message requests/inquiries and face-to-face visits and fairs during the day evening or weekend hours.
2. *Develop coordinate and implement recruitment and enrollment related strategies processes activities communication and procedures to support students through the enrollment process in collaboration with the Registrar.
3. *Able to review and analyze enrollment data to determine strategies and practices for target populations
4. *Provide recruitment and enrollment services to nontraditional prospective student groups that include adult learners military members underrepresented or minority groups academic transfers and existing business/labor employees.
5. *Establish and maintain effective long-term partnerships with community groups (e.g. private non-profits government and social services agencies etc.) participates in recruitment and enrollment opportunities of these groups and serves as the liaison between Honolulu Community College and groups.
6. *Collect and analyze data to evaluate enrollment efforts and use data to identify strategies and areas for improvement.
7. *Serve as the Designated School Official with SEVIS to assist in the management of international student affairs to include I-20 issuance/reporting INS advising and OPT tracking.
8. *Supervise student assistants and student ambassadors who support recruitment and enrollment efforts.
9. *Supervise enrollment staff and provide guidance regarding enrollment strategies.
10. *Organize campus and community events related to enrollment and engagement for Honolulu Community College.
11. *Able to manage enrollment planning for specific populations.
12. *Able to exercise independent professional judgment regarding applicable policies and procedures.
13. Facilitate the development of informational material about Honolulu Community College for distribution to students parents teachers administrators community members and other centers of influence.
14. *Use technology and UH systems (SIS CRM etc.) to track students and facilitate communication to support recruitment and enrollment.
15. Responsible for tracking and maintaining meaningful contact with students leading to enrollment.
16. Learn about promote and support Honolulu Community College degree programs and resources.
17. *Assist in the planning coordination implementation and evaluation of activities events and communication plans that promote enrollment.
18. Analyze enrollment data to evaluate effectiveness of enrollment efforts and identify areas for improvement.
19. Assist in the collection and processing of admissions and records related documents.
20. Assist the Registrar to establish internal procedures to ensure compliance with Honolulu Community College UH System state federal or other pertinent policies rules and regulations.
21. Keep abreast of current developments in higher education relevant to assigned functions
22. Represent Honolulu Community College on system-wide committees and working groups focused on enrollment and community engagement ensuring that the needs and voices of the local community are reflected in broader institutional enrollment strategies.
23. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in counseling education humanities social sciences sociology psychology business marketing STEM or related field and minimum 3 year(s) of progressively responsible supervisory experience with responsibilities for educational enrollment counseling admissions & records financial aid community engagement or other related student services field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in student recruitment or enrollment as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with student enrollment admissions records and information.
4. 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.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Ability to communicate respectfully and communicate effectively while respecting the perspective of others.
10. Demonstrated ability to have a patient strategic approach to problem-solving and shows a willingness to manage long-term relationships with openness.
11. Proven experience in navigating and respecting local Hawaiian cultural norms and values.
12. Ability to travel independently in a timely and efficient manner to various locations on Oahu and neighbor islands as necessary.
13. Able to work evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Masters degree in counseling education humanities social sciences sociology psychology business marketing STEM or related field.
2. Demonstrated experience in student services enrollment or transition from secondary education to higher education.
3. Working knowledge of community college mission admission policies and procedures financial aid process academic programs or student support services.
4. Knowledge of nontraditional student populations that include socio-economically disadvantaged youth underrepresented communities military and veterans or adults involved in workforce development or employment transition.
5. Ability to develop positive relationships with centers of influence in military education centers businesses government agencies or community organizations and administrators and professionals in higher education.

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 (Please redact SSN & birthdate on all uploaded documents):

1) Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. Copies of transcripts must be attached to your application to receive credit for degree(s). Original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries and diplomas will NOT be accepted. Transcripts issued 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;

2) Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position;

3) Resume; and

4) Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

Letters of recommendation are optional. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Applications lacking copies of official transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet MQs. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.

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