Strategic Executive Assistant to Facilities & Operations

Hawaii State Department of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks an Executive Assistant under the Office of Facilities and Operations to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for facilities and operations.

You will coordinate policy research, manage program lifecycle, prepare official reports, and represent the department in public groups; prior experience in public sector administration is preferred.

This 12-month appointment offers growth and impact within Hawaii's DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business administration, education, human resources or related field.
• Nine years of professional experience, with four in an education program, agency, or system.
• Knowledge of public administration, budgeting, procurement, and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for OFO (construction and maintenance) ensuring alignment with DOE mission and long-range goals.
• Supports lifecycle management of OFO programs, establishes performance objectives, develops metrics, and recommends improvements.
• Manages administrative oversight of OFO resources including staff utilization, procurement, and reporting standards.
• Leads inter-office coordination, policy research, and stays updated on national best practices and DOE directives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Administrative oversight

Policy research

Executive representation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/education/human resources

Job description

The Hawaii State Department of Education seeks an Executive Assistant under the Office of Facilities and Operations to provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for facilities and operations.

You will coordinate policy research, manage program lifecycle, prepare official reports, and represent the department in public groups; prior experience in public sector administration is preferred.

This 12-month appointment offers growth and impact within Hawaii's DOE.