Title: Admissions Specialist (Early College Specialist)
Position Number: 0097706T
Hiring Unit: Student Affairs
Location: Kahului, Maui
Date Posted: July 14/2026
Closing Date: August 03, 2026
Salary: Salary schedules and placement information
Additional Salary Information: Pay Band B: Minimum $5,640/month
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Special
Other Conditions:
This is NOT a remote position – the job requires in-person work.
Evening, weekend, and or distance offerings for UH Maui College and/or Outreach sites (Hana, Lanai, Molokai) may be assigned as part of the regular workload.
Continuation of position is dependent on (but not limited to) program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability/renewal of funds
POSITION SUMMARY:
The early college specialist role includes two components:
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Responsibilities associated with early college programs
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Community Outreach to Maui County secondary schools. This position will support the UH Maui College (UHMC) Early College Program through recruitment, admissions, and other high school support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(**denotes essential functions):
**PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Support collaborative partnerships with Maui County secondary schools as part of the UHMC early college program.
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Make judgements and decisions impacting recruitment, admissions, and student and high school support.
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Assist the office of the Registrar with handling early college admissions processes; communicate with students, counselors, and instructors.
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Work specifically with students interested in early college admission.
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Serves as a liaison to campus, secondary, and post-secondary educational partners.
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Provide support for enrollment and onboarding activities for identified groups of students and communicate regularly with high schools, students, parents, counselors, and faculty as a primary contact on campus for dual enrollment.
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Develops, defines, and applies new and improved techniques, strategies, and original methods to the solution of important problems encountered in the process
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Support and inform Enrollment Management Services, Academic Affairs, and relevant campus partners regarding ongoing updates to approved multiple measures and academic preparation policies.
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Facilitates processes and communication.
**GENERAL ADVISING
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Assist in the organization and implementation of matriculation activities, such as orientation, advising, and follow-up services to students.
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Facilitates orientation for students, parents, and school district personnel new to the dual enrollment program.
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Deliver Early College presentations, offer individual and group school advising, and schedule attendance at community events (e.g., college fairs, parent nights) at local school sites.
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Coordinate students' targeted intervention needs between the college and instructor, such as tutoring, counseling, mentoring, etc.
**STUDENT SUPPORT
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Provide student support services to early college high school students.
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Schedule training and oversee student assistants as technical support to remote learning sites and to guide high school students and instructors on the technologies used in the classroom.
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Create, administer, and summarize survey data at the end of each semester from college course instructors, parents, and students.
**SUPERVISORY
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Supervise the work of student employees who are responsible for providing academic support measures such as tutoring, mentoring, and effective learning strategies.
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Monitors, coordinates, or directs the work of lower-level personnel, clerical assistants, and/or student assistants.
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Reviews the work of others and/or provides training to others in areas of expertise. Refers policy matters to the supervisor.
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**Maintain positive and effective working relationships with academic divisions, other student services units, campus organizations, governing bodies, and the College administration.
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**Be current on College/University, State, and Federal regulations about the function of records and admission, and assist in ensuring compliance with these regulations.
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**Assist the project director with implementing fiscal-related projects and report outcomes.
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**Assist with the preparation of the annual program review, student learning outcomes, direct reports, and evaluations to improve student outcomes.
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Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Professional Work Experience:-
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Humanities, Social Science, Human Relations, or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student 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 area of student services and or educational records, as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standards and evolving concepts, principles, and methodologies.
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Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and theories and systems associated with educational records.
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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.
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Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally, and by preparing reports and other materials.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
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Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
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For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:
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Handling college-level student records and registration, maintenance of confidential records; or equivalent education/training experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
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Demonstrated knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
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Experience using and extracting data from a student information database in a college/university setting.
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Experience with Banner Student Module.
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Demonstrated knowledge of University of Hawaii residency policies and employee and student employee regulations.
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Proficiency with computer software applications in terms of data spreadsheets, presentations, and email.
Inquiries:
Name: UH Maui College, Human Resources
Phone:808-984-3381
Email:[email protected]
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
To Apply:
. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
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A one- to two-page statement outlining ways in which you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
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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.
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Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.
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Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.
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Resume
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Three (3) professional references with contact information (including email addresses)
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Optional letters of recommendation.
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
NOTE:
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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 Maui College and will not be returned.
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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.).
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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.
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/
