Program Specialist (0097080T, CTAHR/Dean's Office) Salary See Position Description Location UH Manoa - CTAHR, Honolulu, HI Job Type Full-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01308 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience Division Dean's Office Opening Date 06/16/2026 Closing Date 7/1/2026 11:59
PM Hawaii Position Number:
0097080
T Description Questions Description Title :
Program Specialist Position Number:
0097080
T Hiring Unit:
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR),
Dean's Office Location:
University of Hawaii at
Manoa, Honolulu, HI Date Posted :
June 16, 2026
Closing Date :
July 1, 2026, 11:59
PM HST Band :
B Salary :
salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time :
Full-time Month :
11-month
Temporary/Permanent :
Temporary Other Conditions :
This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance, staffing requirements, and/or availability of funding. For best consideration, all application materials should be submitted by July 1, 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. Duties and Responsibilities
- Represents the University and CTAHR in both internal and external legislative activity efforts.
- Manages CTAHR's, the County's, and the State's legislative activities efforts, including analysis and review of pending legislation, priorities, and issues and the potential impact on CTAHR.
- Acts on the Dean's behalf and serves as the lead on legislative reports, working groups, etc.
- Represents the CTAHR Dean at legislative meetings with faculty, government leaders and stakeholders.
- Leads the urgent and immediate development of legislative testimony for CTAHR Briefs and prepares CTAHR Administration for legislative hearings.
- Administers and facilitates advocacy efforts statewide related to CTAHR, consistent to its administration policy to pass key initiatives.
- Responsible for government affairs strategies that advances the CTAHR's mission and goals with local, regional, state and federal elected officials.
- Establishes and maintains contact and interaction with legislators, legislative committees, elected officials, and various intergovernmental relations.
- Manages CTAHR's relationships with community stakeholders and interested constituents (Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, Hawaii Cattlemen Council, Hawaii Coffee Association, etc.), as appropriate, in line with CTAHR's mission and goals.
- Keeps abreast of legislative bills for the House and Senate.
- Attends relevant hearings and floor sessions.
- Keeps up to date on current and upcoming hearings and hearing notices. Other duties as assigned.
- Denotes Essential Functions Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, agriculture or related field and 5 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for special projects related to agricultural research and cooperative extension and/or State of Hawai`i legislative process; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of special projects related to agricultural research and cooperative extension and/or State of Hawai`i legislative processes 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 agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, and/or State of Hawai`i Legislature. 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, apply word processing software. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Demonstrated experience in community networking, engagement and outreach, and agriculture stakeholder groups and individuals. Desirable Qualifications Broad knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals, and programs of the University of Hawai`i, the U.S. Land Grant tradition, ethics of higher education, the economy of the State and the contributions that CTAHR can make through the developments of its tropical agriculture and human resources programs both within the State and internationally.
TO APPLY
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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 :
Carol Oshiro, ctahrapt@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. 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/ 01 Do you have a baccalaureate degree in business, agriculture or related field? Yes No 02 Do you have at least five (5) year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for special projects related to agricultural research and cooperative extension and/or State of Hawai`i legislative process; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated? Yes No 03 Complete applications and all requested document attachments must be submitted before first review and/or close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Do you attest that you understand that incomplete applications (as described in the "To Apply" section) will not be reviewed by the hiring committee? Yes, I acknowledge that incomplete applications will not be referred or reviewed by the hiring committee. Required Question Employer University of Hawaii Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu
