Educational Specialist - Outreach Coordinator
Honolulu, HI
$26/hr – $27/hrFull time
Posted 5 weeks ago
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Job Description
Description
University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Paul S. Honda International Center is seeking applications for the Educational Specialist - Outreach Coordinator (Casual) position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Important note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Working Title: Educational Specialist - Outreach Coordinator (Casual)
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Paul S. Honda International Center
Location: Kapi‘olani Community College
Date Posted: June 25, 2026
Closing Date: June 30, 2026
Salary: $25.72 - 26.74/hr
Schedule: 40 hrs/week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Revolving Funds
Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(Note: All duties and responsibilities are performed under direct supervision)
- Directs daily operational workflows to ensure the consistent, high-quality, and timely delivery of multimedia content across all digital platforms.
- Spearheads the Paul S. Honda International Center’s (HIC) social media strategy; designs, schedules, and publishes targeted content that advances international education objectives and strengthens brand messaging.
- Crafts compelling narratives across various digital formats to effectively communicate Kapi’olani CC’s vision, global initiatives, and student success stories to a diverse audience.
- Partners closely with campus departments to co-create engaging video assets, graphic designs, and digital resources for institutional websites, social channels, and promotional campaigns.
- Utilizes advanced writing, editing, and video production skills, alongside interactive design principles, to blend text, audio, and visual footage into high-impact digital media.
- Ensures all dynamic creative output strictly aligns with the HIC’s mission, core messaging, and institutional visual standards.
- Manages and continuously optimizes the HIC webpage in close coordination with the HIC Unit Head and the Kapiolani CC Webmaster.
- Promotes campus-wide globalization efforts by leveraging creative messaging and publishing regular updates via the Kapi’olani CC Daily News.
- Develops strategic promotional and recruitment materials tailored to attracting prospective international students.
- Compiles and designs comprehensive campus reports on international education trends and achievements for both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Communications, New Media Arts, Marketing, or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for marketing, social media outreach; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of marketing, social media outreach demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
- Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with marketing and social media outreach.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of marketing and social media outreach.
- Demonstrated experience in video editing, with proficiency in Final Cut Pro.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to or executing strategic branding campaigns.
- Proficiency in utilizing Canva and the Google Workspace suite for creative and administrative tasks.
- Experience creating engaging multimedia content and managing official brand accounts across major platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
- Experience in the functional design, layout, and maintenance of websites.
- Experience managing, optimizing, and publishing content on YouTube.
- Advanced technical proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Experience leveraging AI technology and translation tools to support international globalization, localization, or cross-language marketing initiatives.
- Hands-on experience operating professional video and photography equipment.
- Proven experience conducting on-camera interviews and directing talent for video productions.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED(Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:
. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
- Cover letter;
- Resume;
- The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
- Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
- Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE:
- The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
- Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
- Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
- If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu
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/
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/