Budget & Policy Administrative Specialist

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking an Administrative Services Assistant, SR-22, to oversee budgeting, accounting, and administrative programs. The role requires in-depth analytical work, strong writing skills, and experience with fiscal policy and grant management.

The position emphasizes coordinating budget plans, maintaining financial records, and serving as liaison across departments. A bachelor’s degree is required; substitutions for related experience are allowed, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitutions allowed for relevant experience.
• Ability to write clearly and comprehensively reports and analyses; interpret complex material; conduct research; solve problems logically.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preparation of budget and program plans with justification.
• Maintain records of appropriations, expenditures, income, and cost allocations.
• Develop and maintain internal fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversee billing and payment schedules; coordinate personnel services and contracts.
• Serve as EEO officer and liaison between administrator and staff.
• Conduct studies and analyze information; prepare alternatives and recommendations.
• Oversee reports and grant applications; perform cost analyses and allocations.
• Draft proposed legislation, policies, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear writing

Research ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking an Administrative Services Assistant, SR-22, to oversee budgeting, accounting, and administrative programs. The role requires in-depth analytical work, strong writing skills, and experience with fiscal policy and grant management.

The position emphasizes coordinating budget plans, maintaining financial records, and serving as liaison across departments. A bachelor’s degree is required; substitutions for related experience are allowed, with