Junior/Assistant Specialist, (Director of UH-Manoa GEAR UP), Readvertised, position
number 88144T, UHM Student Affairs, (Manoa), temporary, non-tenure track, NTE Aug-
31-2008, full-time, federal funds, annually renewable pending availability of funds, to
begin approximately 05/16.

Duties: Manage day-to-day project operations and maintain fiscally sound budget
expenditures; report on program activity and outcomes of funded operations; manage and
comply with federal GEAR UP policies and regulations and EDGAR; oversee the GEAR UP
project’s on- and off-campus component services (i.e. Language Education Program,
Individual Development Accounts Program, academic services, parent association, and
summer institute); coordinate after-school tutoring and other academic services for low-
income pre-college students; coordinate activities and services for parents and families;
develop and monitor MOAs with partners; supervise and evaluate professional employees;
organize professional development and in-service trainings for project teachers; collect
participant data reflecting educational progress; conduct and submit summative evaluation
and reports to U.S. DOE; establish and maintain database of student information for data
analysis required for federal reporting; write and speak on policy issues that affect low-
income students to university faculty and administration; coordinate evaluation design and
implementation to ensure continuous improvement; implement ongoing analysis of
program effectiveness.

Minimum qualifications: For Junior Specialist: Master’s degree from a college or university
of recognized standing, with work in a field related closely to the position involved such
as social sciences, educational administration, or other related field. One year of
experience as assistant, or its equivalent represented by successful practice in providing
highly specialized educational support services and activities for disadvantaged pre-
college students and their families. Ability to oversee curriculum development, instruction
and evaluation of language awareness and culture education component of project,
including the ability to effectively read and write in one of the GEAR UP heritage languages
(Ilokano or Samoan). For Assistant Specialist: Master’s degree and 30 credits of graduate
study from a college or university of recognized standing and in a field relevant to the
position such as social sciences, educational administration, or other related field. At least
three years of experience in providing highly specialized educational support services and
activities for disadvantaged pre-college students and their families. Demonstrated ability
to oversee curriculum development, instruction and evaluation of language awareness and
culture education component of project, including the ability to effectively read and write
in one of the GEAR UP heritage languages (Ilokano or Samoan). Experience conducting
student needs assessments, grant writing, research and monitoring of programs and
policies. Knowledge of policy issues that affect low-income students. Demonstrated ability
to carry out research-based summative and formative evaluations of project outcomes.

Desirable qualifications: Doctoral degree in social sciences, educational administration, or
other appropriate field. A record of successful grant writing and procurement experience.
Knowledge of grants and funding opportunities which impact low-income students.
Knowledge of UH and RCUH administrative policies and procedures.

Pay range: S2/S3; Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit a CV and cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum & desirable
qualifications, names of three references with contact information (including e-mail
address), and official transcripts (copies will be accepted, however official originals
required upon hire).

Application address: Dr. Roderick Labrador, GEAR UP Search Committee, Office of Student
Equity, Excellence, and Diversity, 2600 Campus Rd., QLC #413, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96822
Inquiries: Dr. Roderick Labrador 808-956-9442

labrador@hawaii.edu

Date posted: Apr-15-2008 Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on
May-01-2008 and will continue until the position is filled.