What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Specialist ('Aina- Based Learning Coordinator, position at University of Hawai'i?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Honolulu, HI

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2025-00511

Department : Kapi'olani Community College - Chancellor's Office

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Hawaii

Position Number : : 0097535

Description

The University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking applications for the Educational Specialist ('Aina Based Coordinator) position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below :

Title : Educational Specialist ('Aina- Based Learning Coordinator)

Position Number : 0097535

Hiring Unit : Office of the Chancellor

Location : Kapi'olani Community College

Date Posted : February 25, 2025

Closing Date : March 11, 2025, 11 : 59 PM HST

Salary : Salary Schedules and placement information

Pay Band : A

Temporary / Permanent : Permanent

Funding : General

Other Conditions : To begin approximately May 2025, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and program needs.

Introduction

The position is administered by the Office of the Chancellor, at Kapi'olani Community College ("KapCC"). The Executive Director of Strategy (EDS) is responsible for administrative control for planning and administering the college strategic plan, accreditation and Native Hawaiian Success. This position entails providing essential support as an indigenous serving institution. The position directly promotes the college mission, vision and values and carries out activities to move the college towards fulfilling its kuleana to Native Hawaiians and Hawai'i. The 'Aina Based Learning Coordinator should possess the passion and express aloha to increase the abundance of Hawaiian plants and expand educational capacity of, with campus gardens as its piko.

Duties And Responsibilities

NOTE :

denotes Essential Functions)
Works closely with campus's Groundskeeper to maintain and care for Native Hawaiian plants on the Kapi'olani Community College campus, including watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, trimming, and pest / disease control, etc.
Manages and leads groups of students to assist with responsibilities primarily to :
organize and lead work days and workshops for faculty and staff;
develop ideas for community outreach to engage and involve community partners.
Participates in monthly Native Hawaiian Plant Action Committee ("NHPAC") meetings and report on activities / progress.
Works with NHPAC to provide key support for Malama KapCC events as and when organized.
Leads on-campus garden tours during Malama KapCC events and as needed for members of the campus community.
Serves as an advisor for students participating in 'aina-based learning experiences by identifying students' learning needs and evaluates their performance.
Plans, organizes and carries out 'aina based learning activities relevant to areas, both instructional and non-instructional activities such as work days, tours, school or community visits, classroom visits which require collaboration with instructors to incorporate their content.
Develops and maintains an approved program of professional development for employees at Kapi'olani CC.
Collaborates with faculty to integrate 'aina based learning into their curriculum, including culturally relevant co-curricular activities, student learning outcomes and alignment to strategic planning
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Botany, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, Hawaiian Studies, or related field and two (2) year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities in plant conservation, horticulture, landscaping or natural resource management; 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 the area of plant conservation, horticulture, and / or sustainable landscaping in Hawai'i as demonstrated by the understanding of and respect for Native Hawaiian culture, traditions, and practices, through maintaining, propagating and cultivation of Native Hawaiian plant species and natural ecosystems

Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with plant conservation, horticulture, and / or sustainable landscaping in Hawai'i.

Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of plant conservation, horticulture, and / or sustainable landscaping in Hawai'i in an effective, innovative and timely manner.

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, apply word processing software.

Knowledge and understanding of community college philosophy and students.

Demonstrated knowledge of and practice an aloha 'aina framework and mindset, viewing resource management from the ahupua'a lens, in order to sustain a flourishing campus flora.

Demonstrated ability to establish pilina and sustain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and community partners.

Demonstrated ability to lead the campus and manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Desirable Qualifications

Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Botany, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Soil Science, Hawaiian Studies, or related fields.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people (admin, faculty, staff, students, community) to accomplish shared college and community goals

Demonstrated ability and / or experience in providing co-curricular support to academic and student support units, in particular more than one of these discipline areas : Hawaiian performance and / or visual art, medicinal remedies, and / or Hawaiian ocean and land resource systems.

Competency / fluency in Hawaiian language.

At least one year of professional experience and / or ability to incorporate community and cultural resources to enhance course instruction and commitment to community involvement and service.

At least one year of professional experience in education planning, program development, and evaluation.

Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and lead projects related to the management of campus gardens, including but not limited to engaging educational groups in mala-related activities, organizing na la hana (work days) and undergraduate research.

Proficiency in using software and technology for record-keeping, data analysis, and project management.

Evidence of commitment to Kapi'olani Community College's vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai'i and the world.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

To Apply :

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following :

Cover letter ;

Resume ;

The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references ; and

Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree 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.) 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted

Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

NOTE :

The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents / information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).

Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.

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Inquiries : Kapi'olani Community College, Human Resources Department, kapcchr@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 :

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.

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 : , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

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.

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 :

In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following : Note : By checking off the following options, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirement to include attachments with this application and I am aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Cover Letter

Resume

The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references;

Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree 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.) 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Academic record / grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.

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