• Job Description

  Req#: 4167176
  Description
  Title: Education Specialist, Senior
  Position Number: 0097036T
  Hiring Unit: SCH OF LAW, LAW DEANS OFF, LAW DEANS OFF
  Location: UH at Manoa
  Band: B
  Salary : salary schedules and placement information
  Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
  Month: 11-month
  Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
  
  Duties and Responsibilities
  
  • * Under the direction of the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, serves as the Director of Online Learning and program coordinator for the new Richardson School of Law Hawai`i Online JD Flex Program (hereinafter, “Online JD”), responsible for working with a wide range of faculty, staff, and strategic partners (i.e., Barbri Inc.) to ensure the success of the program.
  • * Leads the development of school policies and procedures relating to online and flexible learning including the infrastructure and services required to support online and hybrid learning programs.
  • * Oversees Online JD program delivery and support to ensure the program operates efficiently and effectively.
  • * Develops and maintains the ongoing planning process for the Online JD program by prioritizing tasks, initiating and following through on actions as needed.
  • * Consults with instructional faculty, program directors, and Barbri Inc. with respect to the design and assessment of the curriculum and methods of delivery to ensure the Online JD program is satisfying accreditation standards and meeting direct student needs.
  • * Plans and coordinates with the Director of Enrollment Management recruitment of new Online JD students, developing strategies and activities targeted to attracting such students.
  • * Analyzes data and produces reports on the performance of the Online JD program, including critical reporting to accrediting agencies: the American Bar Association (ABA) and American Association of Law Schools (AALS).
  • * Coordinates orientation programs and conducts program assessment of all aspects of the Online JD program.
  • * Addresses and solves exceptional problems as necessary.
  • * Ensures compliance of the Online JD program with University of Hawai’i policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  * Denotes Essential Functions
  Minimum Qualifications
  Education and Professional Work Experience
  
  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Humanities, Education, Business, Social Science or related field and 5 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing education support services 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.
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the field of 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 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.
  • For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
  
  Desirable Qualifications
  
  • Master’s degree (or in progress) in educational administration/counseling, social sciences, or related field.
  • Knowledge of ABA-accredited Law School programs and organizations, their purposes, and functions.
  • Prior experience administering a part-time JD program.
  • Prior experience administering an online or distance education program.
  • Experience working with diverse law student populations.
  
  To Apply:
  Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload required documents. Submit (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) resume; (3) the names and contact information of at least three professional references; and (4) transcripts showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.)
  
  Inquiries: nogamir@hawaii.edu
  
  EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
  
  The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/.
  
  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: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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