Program Specialist III: Education Access & Coordination

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 56,994 - 69,426; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist III for the Leeward District-Homeless Concerns Office. The role supports the Complex Area Superintendent in program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure McKinney-Vento Act compliance, coordinating between schools, families, and community agencies.

The position also involves providing technical assistance, developing budgets, contracts, and training, and advising on program requirements to data processing personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Substitutions allowed: Master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
• Ability to write clear, comprehensive reports and interpret complex material.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting major studies or special projects.
• Analyze programs and provide recommendations to supervisors.
• Research changes in state and federal laws, regulations and community concerns.
• Explain new or existing program policies, rules and regulations to stakeholders.
• Assist in contract and grant development and budget requests.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans and training programs.
• Prepare agency State plan and participate in legislative proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education seeks a Program Specialist III for the Leeward District-Homeless Concerns Office. The role supports the Complex Area Superintendent in program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure McKinney-Vento Act compliance, coordinating between schools, families, and community agencies.

The position also involves providing technical assistance, developing budgets, contracts, and training, and advising on program requirements to data processing personnel.