Educational Specialist (BANNER Specialist), 0097030T

Title:   Educational Specialist (BANNER Specialist) 

Position Number:  0097030T

Hiring Unit:  Vice Chancellor’s Office

Location:  Leeward Community College

Date Posted:  July 16, 2026

Closing Date:  July 30, 2026, 11:59 PM HST

Band:   A

Salary:   salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: PBA; minimum $4,627mo.

Full Time/Part Time:  Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:  Temporary 

Other conditions: Temporary to 06/30/27 with the possibility of extension pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. To begin approximately 09/26, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

(* Essential Functions)

Student Information System General  

1. *Under general supervision, provides day-to-day functional support and point of contact for the campus student information system (SIS), such as Banner, for the College.
2. *Assists campus SIS users with basic navigation, routine data entry, and standard application usage.
3. *Assists with functional testing and troubleshooting to resolve errors and in preparation/implementation of system upgrades and new functionality.
4. Escalates complex technical errors and system synchronization issues to the supervisor as necessary.
5. Convene meetings among lead campus SIS users to advise the college on the available SIS information and functionality.

Scheduling 

1. *Assists with data entry to input and update the academic class schedule in the student information system for each term.
2. *Assists with distributing scheduling timelines and reminders to campus divisions and departments based on established templates.
3. Assists the registrar or designees with reviewing data accuracy prior to registration periods.

Data & Reporting 

1. *Generates verification and data extraction reports using SIS functional and operational data.
2. *Assists staff with running standard reports to help identify possible course scheduling or compliance discrepancies.
3. Provides instructions and basic navigational guidance to staff on how to access self-service reports (e.g., STAR Academic Logic, Report Server, Insights).

Curriculum Management System 

1. *Maintains and updates course-related data in the SIS to reflect approved curriculum modifications.
2. *Responsible for coordination and review of all course changes with the campus curriculum committee to identify and clarify discrepancies and to ensure accurate and timely updates to all course-related data in the SIS.
3. *Responsible for updating course information into the curriculum management system (e.g., Kuali Student Curriculum Management) for display in the college catalog.

Degree and Pathway 

1. *Assists with inputting and updating degree and pathway rules into system software (e.g., STAR).
2. *Performs data verification checks to ensure the accuracy of degree and pathway software.

Training   

1. *Provides basic training to division and administrative assistants on standard scheduling data entry.
2. Assist with other training activities involving the SIS as necessary.
3. Assist with creation of training materials.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Computer Technology, or related fields and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student information systems, academic scheduling, curriculum management, and/or degree pathways; or any equivalent combination of education, and/or professional work experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of student information systems and/or curriculum databases demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with student enrollment and information management.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of student and curriculum data management. 
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. 
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. 
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing and spreadsheet software, and email applications.
8. Demonstrated ability to identify data discrepancies, use logic to solve routine problems, and know when to escalate complex issues.

Desirable Qualifications 

1. Functional knowledge of Banner.
2. Knowledge of STAR.
3. Knowledge of Kuali Student Curriculum Management (KSCM).
4. Knowledge of course scheduling.
5. Knowledge of SQL/Programming software. 

Application Submission:  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents:  

1.   Cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications,
2.   Resume,
3. Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing the name of institution, degree conferred and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted). All degree(s) and/or credit(s) must be earned from regionally or nationally accredited postsecondary colleges and universities recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Transcripts issued from an institution 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.) 

NOTE:  Transcripts must be attached to receive credit for degree(s).  
  
Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable. Applications lacking transcripts will be reviewed on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). MQs must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.
 
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  Inquiries:  
  Leeward Community College
  Human Resources Office
  808-455-0326
  lcchr@hawaii.edu

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