Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator (Casual) | University of Hawai'i Part-Time Permanent Job Number 2026-02359 Kapi'olani Community College - Business Legal & Technology University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Business, Legal & Technology Education Department is seeking applications for the Program Coordinator (MIT PATH Pilot – AI, Media, and the Creator Economy). 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. Position Number : Casual Hire Hiring Unit : Business, Legal & Technology Education Department Location : Kapi'olani Community College Date Posted : November 6, 2026 Closing Date : November 10, 2026, 11:59 PM HST Salary : Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Schedule : Up to 19 hours per week Temporary/Permanent :Temporary Funding : Tuition and Special Fees Other Conditions : Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage and execute operational implementation for the MIT PATH (Pathways for AI Training and Hiring) AI, Media, and Creator Economy pilot certificate from start to completion under the supervision of the BLT Department Chair. Coordinate participant recruitment, application screening, admissions, and student onboarding for an initial cohort of 20-25 high school students, adult learners and working professionals. Lead marketing and outreach efforts in partnership with regional stakeholders, including TRUE Hawai'i, local industry partners, and community networks. Coordinate administrative logistics and faculty support for instructional modules, including scheduling, faculty co-design sessions, community of practice meetings, and distribution of student software and learning tools (e.g., PyTutor, Adobe Express, Gemini Pro). Facilitate industry engagement and experiential learning logistics, including partner matching, scheduling, and tracking for community-based Action Labs, micro-internships, and capstone briefs with organizations such as PBS Hawai'i, Blue Startups, and local nonprofits. Track student progress, attendance, and portfolio submissions, and manage the administrative issuance of co-branded MIT PATH microcredentials. Collect assessment data, student evaluations, and enrollment metrics during the Spring/Summer 2027 non-credit pilot to assist department leadership in preparing for the Fall 2027 credit-bearing certificate launch. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Communications, Creative Media, Education, Information Technology, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in program coordination, project management, educational administration, student services, or workforce development. Demonstrated experience in project scheduling, public outreach/marketing, and stakeholder communication. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficiency with modern office productivity tools, virtual collaboration suites (e.g., Google Workspace), and learning management/digital platforms. Desirable Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Educational Technology, Media Studies, Higher Education Administration, Communications or a related discipline. Direct experience coordinating workforce development, continuing education, or community college certificate programs within the University of Hawaii system. Familiarity with generative and agentic AI tools, digital media creation workflows, or the creator economy landscape. Established relationships or familiarity with Hawai'i’s local media, entrepreneurship, and tech ecosystem (e.g., TRUE Hawai'i, PBS Hawai'i, startup accelerators). Experience coordinating project-based learning, client-sponsored capstones, or student internships/Action Labs. Experience working across inter-institutional partnerships or higher education collaborations (e.g., MIT Media Lab/RAISE). INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully) Inquiries: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, View email address on click.appcast.io 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: 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. 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