<p>Description</p> <p>Title:Academic Support Specialist</p> <p>Position Number:0079705T</p> <p>Hiring Unit: C OF TA & HR, FAMILY&CONSUMER SCI, FAMILY&CONSUMER SCI</p> <p>Location:UH at Manoa</p> <p>Date Posted: 08/21/2025</p> <p>Closing Date: 09/05/2025 11:59 PM HST</p> <p>Band: A</p> <p>Salary: salary schedules and placement information</p> <p>Full Time/Part Time:Full-time</p> <p>Month: 11-month</p> <p>Temporary/Permanent:Temporary</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li> <p>*Provides academic support to the department chair and to the Family and Consumer Sciences Department (FCS).</p> </li><li> <p>*Coordinates and assists with course planning, preparation, and development of educational materials; designing, developing and preparing program promotion media, and other related materials.</p> </li><li> <p>*Facilitates and enters in course planning information into Coursedog, and makes modifications as needed and required.</p> </li><li> <p>*Develops, coordinates, and conducts FCS activities and events to recruit students.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the development of the FCS student-alumni survey and the entry of student data for evaluations of the FCS academic programs.</p> </li><li> <p>*Collects statistical data and prepares various reports relating to the FCS academic program operation and administration in accordance with UH academic requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>*Reviews literature in Apparel Product Development and Merchandising, Human Development & Family Studies, Intimacy & Marriage, and Family Resources curriculum to assist in development of the FCS program development, student recruitment, and alumni tracking.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervises the FCS student assistants.</p> </li><li> <p>Supports FCS academic projects and other miscellaneous academic activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <ul> <li>Denotes Essential Functions </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ol> <li> <p>Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, social sciences, or education or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for business administration; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.</p> </li><li> <p>Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in business management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.</p> </li><li> <p>Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with business management.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the departmental administration.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and experience working with Coursedog.</p> </li></ol> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <ol> <li> <p>Working knowledge and data applications in Excel, SPSS, Access, and other data base systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop and Illustrator.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to review literature and curriculum.</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and experience with CTAHR academic programs.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to promote student recruiting events.</p> </li></ol> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents by the closing date:</p> <ul> <li>a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, </li><li>current resume, </li><li>official transcripts confirming degree completion (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire), and </li><li>names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references. </li></ul> <p>Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.</p> <p>Inquiries: Rajesh Jha; rjha@hawaii.edu</p> <p>EEO, Clery Act, ADA</p> <p>The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/</p> <p>Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.</p> <p>In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.</p> <p>In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.</p> <p>Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/</p>