What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maui County Administrator (0089215, CTAHR/Maui) position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Maui County Administrator
Position Number: 0089215
Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Maui County
Location: Kahului Extension Office (CARES Kahului), Kahului, HI; Maui Island
Date Posted: September 14, 2026
Closing Date: November 16, 2026, 11:59PM HST
Band: SM2
Salary : Salary Schedule
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by November 16, 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.Introduction
Provides leadership for CTAHR Extension, Research, and Instructional programs in Maui county. Manages and maintains two CTAHR Cooperative Extension offices (Moloka`i and Kahului) and four Research stations (Kula Agriculture Park Site, Maui Agricultural Research Center, Haleakala Research Station, and Moloka`i Applied Research Farm) in Maui County.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assumes responsibility for and coordinates all CTAHR research, extension, and instruction activities for Maui County.
- In conjunction with department chairpersons, develops objectives, priorities, and plans for CTAHR research, extension, and instruction programs with emphasis upon the needs of the county.
- Participates with CTAHR department chairpersons and cabinet administrators in the development of statewide plans for the development of agricultural industries, commodities, and natural and human resources to assure coordination between county and State plans.
- Reviews and recommends funding through departments for annual county plans of work and projects prepared by faculty members in the county based on county plans and priorities.
- Monitors and evaluates county programs and prepares reports in accordance with Federal, State, University, and CTAHR regulations and requirements.
- Organizes for CTAHR county staff participation in county projects and community development and improvement activities.
- Exercises academic and professional leadership in planning and carrying out program activities based on professional respect and trust and principles of academic responsibility and collegiality. Exercises independent judgement in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals.
- Responsible for the operations and maintenance of research stations and extension offices. Including repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment and recommends CIP projects as necessary.
- Collaborates with the CTAHR Cabinet and other county administrators to assure uniform, statewide policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance.
- Hires, supervises, and evaluates county staff.
- Responsible for custody, allocation and maintenance of budgets, space, equipment, and facilities for all research, extension, and instruction activities in the county.
- Assesses all county-based faculty in the promotion and tenure process at the direction of the dean.
- Administers applicable fiscal and personnel policies and procedures.
- Represents the College in the county and represents county interests in dealings with other units in the College. Represents county interests in the planning and program activities of the College.
- Officially represent the College in dealings with the county government, Federal, and State agencies (including regulatory agencies) located in the county, various advisory groups, industry and community organizations and leaders, and the general public. Maintains an effective working relation with these organizations and individuals.
- Serves as a public service leader in the community and interacts with other leadership segments in the county.
- Secures support from the academic departments and other College units in support of county programs and projects.
- Secures resources to support county-based programs and projects form extramural sources.
- Markets CTAHR programs and activities.
- Conducts special projects of importance to the College. These projects may include scholarly work in research, instruction, or outreach.
- Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Dean.
List of Direct Reports
As reflected in the most current organizational chart.
Authority and Decision-Making Exercised
Guided by University of Hawai’i and CTAHR policies and procedures. County Administrators function independently, taking into account the different situations and needs of the particular county.
Exercises independent judgment in handling a wide variety of problems involving a highly diverse population of clientele groups and individuals.
Direction and Review of Work ReceivedOutcomes are checked against planned objectives with input by clientele groups, faculty, and staff.
Contacts and Relationships
All CTAHR and University of Maui units; Federal, State, and county agencies: industry and community organizations and leaders; individual group clienteles; general public. Must function under constant public scrutiny.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in an area related to agriculture, natural resource management or human resources.
- Attained the academic rank of I4, F4, R4, or A4 (associate professor, associate researcher, associate specialist, or associate extension agent); or has demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
- Professional administrative experience such as 4H Director, Graduate Chair, Undergraduate Chair, Department Chair, County Administrator, Assistant Dean, etc.
- Knowledge and experience with applied research and extension programs.
- Ability to plan and implement programs and projects for the benefit of Maui County;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and volunteers.
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions.
- Ability to provide academic, programmatic and professional leadership and mentorship.
Desirable Qualifications
- Attained the academic rank of I5, F5, R5, A5 (full professor, researcher, specialist, or extension agent), or has demonstrated a record of comparable professional experience prior to appointment.
- Previous administrative experience in University or county governmental setting or equivalent.
- Experience in or knowledge of the county in which position is located.
- Proven grantsmanship ability.
- Strong knowledge and experience in the land-grant University system.
- Ability to work with diverse groups, clientele, agencies, individuals, and stakeholders.
- Experience in managing budgets for large programs; experience in managing facility repair and maintenance projects.
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- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some, if not all, desirable qualifications;
- Resume/Curriculum vitae (CV);
- Statement of how your professional experience meets MQ #2 and #3;
- 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: Dr. Parwinder Grewal, pgrewal@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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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/