Program Manager-HAA (0097683T)

Title: Program Manager

Position Number:T

Hiring Unit: College of Education Research Institute (CERI)

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: October 19 2026

Closing date: November 2 2026

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Extramural funds. Appointment to begin November 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance department needs and availability of funds. The selectee must successfully pass a criminal background check and fulfill all mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• *Collaborate with the Hawaii Afterschool Alliance (HAA) Executive Director Program Director and community school stakeholders to design lead and implement multi-faceted cross-sector initiatives that advance the community schools strategy.
• *Lead the planning coordination and facilitation of meetings and convenings with diverse stakeholders including community school practitioners funders advocates and HIDOE staff.
• *Assess design and implement professional development and technical assistance strategies based on identified needs of community school programs and staff.
• *Design coordinate and promote online and in-person professional learning opportunities aligned with best practices in community schools and youth development.
• *Provide coaching and technical assistance exercising independent judgment to support schools and practitioners in the effective implementation of the community schools strategy.
• *Develop and disseminate coaching tools resources and templates to support high-quality implementation and sustainability.
• *Lead partnership development efforts by designing and implementing engagement strategies with community-based organizations (CBOs) businesses government agencies and other partners.
• *Conduct policy research and analysis; develop and advance recommendations that inform advocacy strategies and support systems-level change.
• Support HAAs communications strategy to increase awareness of community schools including contributions to publications website content newsletters and social media.
• *Lead continuous improvement processes including developing and implementing evaluation frameworks collecting and analyzing data and using findings to inform program design and strategic decision-making.
• Lead or support grant development and management including proposal writing budget development tracking deliverables and coordinating with partners and funders.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of program budgets ensuring alignment with funding requirements and organizational priorities.
• Provide functional supervision and leadership to undergraduate student assistants temporary staff and project teams including assigning work monitoring progress and ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and state agencies to inform policy development; develop and implement action plans to advance policy priorities.
• Independently manage multiple projects and priorities exercising sound judgment in problem-solving decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**Denotes essential functions

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree inEducation Business Administration Communications Sociology Social Work or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for independent project or program management in community schools education youth development and/or community development; 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 the area of coaching training or technical assistance for youth-serving programs and/or K-12 education 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 K-12 education youth development or community schools.
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 apply word processing software and standard office software (presentations spreadsheets etc).
8. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Demonstrated experience building partnerships or coalitions across organizations sectors or stakeholder groups.
10. Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
11. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Drivers license (Class 3) comparable drivers license or other means of transportation that meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education Education Human Development Public Administration or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with publishing research-based articles.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and strategies.

To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. The applicants should submit the following documents:1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2. names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references 3. resume and 4. official transcripts (copies are acceptable with application; official transcripts are required upon hire). Late incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.

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Inquiries: Paula Unamuno de Adams