(Casual Hire) Direct Admissions Framework

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Title: (Casual Hire) Direct Admissions Framework
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Associate VP for Student Affairs
Location: Honolulu (Manoa)
Date Posted: July 23, 2025
Closing Date: July 23, 2025, 11:59 pm HST
Salary Range: $26.75/hour
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, up to 20 hours/week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Appointment expected to begin as soon as possible, not to exceed December 31, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Research Support:

• Assist in collecting and synthesizing information on direct admissions models in states with comparable characteristics to Hawai‘i.
• Support the analysis of governance structures (e.g., state-led, system-level, institution-specific) and their implications for Hawai‘i.
• Help compile profiles of key personnel and stakeholders involved in direct admissions initiatives in other states.

2. Documentation & Analysis:

• Organize research findings and contribute to the development of summaries, visualizations, and reports.
• Support the identification of key components required for a sustainable and effective direct admissions model.
• Assist in defining terminology and compiling a working glossary of terms used across states.
• Identify if any programs also address/support student readiness and retention and what those models look like.

3. Communication & Engagement:

• Support the review of outreach and communications strategies used by other states to promote direct admissions to students and families.
• Help assess admissions portals and platforms for usability and functionality.
• Document how eligibility criteria are defined and where flexibility exists for admissions decisions.

4. State Research Focus:

• Contribute to in-depth reviews of target states including: Idaho, California State University System, Montana State University System and Oregon, Washington, Minnesota (cross-state initiatives). Additional states may be included as identified during the course of the project.

Deliverables and Outcomes include:

• Contribute to a comprehensive report on national models, best practices, and recommendations for Hawai‘i.
• Supporting materials to inform a data-sharing and systems integration framework.
• Draft content for an implementation roadmap for a direct admissions pilot plan.
• An enriched understanding of how educational policy and systems research support strategic enrollment management.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communication, or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for education administration or policy; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of education administration or policy as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with education administration or policy.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of education administration or policy.
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 and apply word processing software.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Familiarity with qualitative research methods or education data systems.

To Apply:
. Applicant must submit the following: (1) resume or CV; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries:
Jill Chun, Office of Human Resources, [email protected]

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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