Program Manager-HAA

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education, Hiring Unit: College of Education Research Institute (CERI), seeks a Program Manager-HAA to design and lead cross-sector community schools initiatives with the Hawai'i Afterschool Alliance. The role involves coordinating meetings, delivering coaching, and developing resources to support high-quality community school implementation.

The position requires collaboration with funders and HIDOE staff, plus project management, policy analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Communications, Sociology, Social Work or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in community schools, education, youth development or community development.
• Knowledge of coaching, training, or technical assistance for youth-serving programs or K-12 education.
• Understanding of federal and state laws related to K-12 education and youth development.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to build partnerships across organizations and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Hawai'i Afterschool Alliance leadership and stakeholders to design and implement cross-sector community schools initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders including funders, advocates, and HIDOE staff.
• Design and implement professional development and technical assistance based on identified needs.
• Coordinate online and in-person learning opportunities aligned with best practices in community schools.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to support high-quality implementation.
• Develop coaching tools and templates to support sustainability.
• Lead partnership development with CBOs, businesses, government agencies, and other partners.
• Conduct policy research and develop recommendations to inform advocacy and systems-level change.
• Support communications efforts to raise awareness of community schools.
• Lead or support program evaluation and data-informed decision-making.
• Assist in grant development, budgeting, and coordination with partners and funders.
• Monitor budgets and ensure alignment with funding requirements.
• Supervise undergraduate staff and project teams.
• Collaborate with state agencies to inform policy development.
• Manage multiple projects with sound judgment and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Partnership building

Public speaking

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Writing and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Admin, Communications, Sociology, Social Work or related field

Master's degree (Desirable)

Tools

Word processing

Office software

Job description

Program Manager-HAA (0097683T) | University of Hawai'i

2026-02248

Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education

Hiring Unit: College of Education Research Institute (CERI)

Other Conditions: Extramural funds. Appointment to begin November 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance, department needs, and availability of funds. The selectee must successfully pass a criminal background check and fulfill all mandatory training and compliance requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• *Collaborate with the Hawai'i Afterschool Alliance (HAA) Executive Director, Program Director, and community school stakeholders to design, lead, and implement multi-faceted, cross-sector initiatives that advance the community schools strategy.
• *Lead the planning, coordination, and facilitation of meetings and convenings with diverse stakeholders, including community school practitioners, funders, advocates, and HIDOE staff.
• *Assess, design, and implement professional development and technical assistance strategies based on identified needs of community school programs and staff.
• *Design, coordinate, and promote online and in-person professional learning opportunities aligned with best practices in community schools and youth development.
• *Provide coaching and technical assistance, exercising independent judgment to support schools and practitioners in the effective implementation of the community schools strategy.
• *Develop and disseminate coaching tools, resources, and templates to support high-quality implementation and sustainability.
• *Lead partnership development efforts by designing and implementing engagement strategies with community-based organizations (CBOs), businesses, government agencies, and other partners.
• *Conduct policy research and analysis; develop and advance recommendations that inform advocacy strategies and support systems-level change.
• Support HAA's communications strategy to increase awareness of community schools, including contributions to publications, website content, newsletters, and social media.
• *Lead continuous improvement processes, including developing and implementing evaluation frameworks, collecting and analyzing data, and using findings to inform program design and strategic decision-making.
• Lead or support grant development and management, including proposal writing, budget development, tracking deliverables, and coordinating with partners and funders.
• Assist in the management and monitoring of program budgets, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and organizational priorities.
• Provide functional supervision and leadership to undergraduate student assistants, temporary staff, and project teams, including assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and state agencies to inform policy development; develop and implement action plans to advance policy priorities.
• Independently manage multiple projects and priorities, exercising sound judgment in problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree inEducation, Business Administration, Communications, Sociology, Social Work or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for independent project or program management in community schools, education, youth development and/or community development; 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 coaching, training, or technical assistance for youth-serving programs and/or K-12 education 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 K-12 education, youth development or community schools.
• 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, and standard office software (presentations, spreadsheets, etc).
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships or coalitions across organizations, sectors, or stakeholder groups.
• Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Requirement may be fulfilled by a valid Hawai'i Driver's license (Class 3), comparable driver's license, or other means of transportation that meets position needs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Public Administration, or related field.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with publishing research-based articles.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and strategies.

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/