What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Specialist (0096856T, CTAHR/HNFAS) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Educational Specialist (CTAHR/HNFAS)
Position Number: 0096856T
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences (HNFAS)
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa; Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: October 22, 2026
Closing Date: November 4, 2026, 11:59PM HST
Band: A
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. All application materials should be submitted by November 4, 2026, 11:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- *Assists in developing, managing, marketing, and overseeing special projects for nutrition education programs in accordance with current federal and local policies, procedures, and guidance with the programs(s) director.
- *Assists in the planning, organizing, creation, promotion, and dissemination of information related to Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) projects in accordance with program policies and procedures.
- *Assists in the coordination of special project activities and training to be presented to paraprofessionals and staff of community agencies.
- Collects and evaluates data and prepares written reports to measure special project outcomes and impacts.
- *Assists in reviewing and analyzing special projects content and/or curriculum, recommends changes and/or revisions, with final approval of the Director, to ensure compliance with University, state, and federal policies and procedures.
- *Strengthens existing and establishes new partnerships with agencies that reach the targeted eligible populations, to deliver and promote programming of PSE projects.
- *Establishes written and oral communications for project partners and for promotion/dissemination of nutrition education and related special project information and messages through a statewide network.
- *Travel to extension offices and community agencies statewide as needed to provide special projects training, workshops, and meetings on which may occur during evening, weekends and/or holidays at off-campus sites.
- Other duties as assigned
*Denotes Essential Functions
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in natural sciences, nutrition, family and consumer sciences, education, or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for nutrition and/or community outreach programs; 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 nutrition and/or community outreach programs 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 community nutrition and/or outreach programs.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the field of nutrition and/or community outreach.
- 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.
- Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawaii Driver's License (Class 3) or comparable drivers license; or other means of transportation which meets positions needs.
- Ability to travel to neighbor islands and work beyond normal business hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Desirable Qualifications
- Two or more years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for nutrition and/or community outreach programs. Work experience in developing educational programs in agriculture, family and/or community development.
- Work experience in working with implementing outcomes based innovative educational programs.
- Working knowledge of policies and procedures of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food programs.
- Functional knowledge of the University of Hawaii's administrative policies and procedures and its applicable federal and state laws.
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- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
- Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
- Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire).
- Any confidential data should be redacted (e.g. social security number, date of birth, etc).
- Diplomas will not be accepted.
Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Inquiries: Carrie Asuncion, caasunci@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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/
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.
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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.
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