Description

Title: Educational Specialist (Counselor)
Position Number: 0081102, 0096849T
Hiring Unit: Ofc of the Vice Provost for Student Success, Student Diversity& Inclusion, KOKUA Program
Location: UH Manoa
Date Posted: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 04/09/2024
Band: PBB
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent and Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Denotes essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing direct counseling and/or disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Counseling and other disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Considerable knowledge of mental and physical disabilities, their impact on human development and education, particularly higher education.
• Ability to review and interpret documentation to determine student disability status and appropriate accommodations/academic adjustments.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state non-discrimination law and their implementation in higher education settings for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate support to students who are experiencing mental health concerns in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work respectfully, tactfully and effectively with students and applicants who have a wide range of mental and physical disabilities (e.g. single and multiple, moderate to severe, etc.).
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to teach study and organizational skills to students with learning and related cognitive disabilities.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise the work of student employees and volunteers and monitor the services of contracted vendors, e.g., interpreters and captioners.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university in such areas as Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Ability to administer and interpret commonly used diagnostic instruments for assessment of learning disabilities and other cognitive disabilities.
• Completion of DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) training.
• Familiarity with assistive technology.
• Experience in using Filemaker Pro software.

To Apply:
Click on the “APPLY” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, including your preference for either Permanent or Temporary position or both;
• Current resume;
• Names and contact information (including telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references;
• Copies of official undergraduate and graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. However, original official transcripts are required upon hire. 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.

Incomplete, late or unreadable applications will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will not be accepted.

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Inquiries: Vanessa Ito; vanessai@hawaii.edu; 808-956-7511

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