Program Specialist

Program Specialist (0097080T, CTAHR/Dean's Office) in Honolulu, HI – University of Hawai'i at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, full‑time temporary position. Job number: 2026‑01308. Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI. Duties and Responsibilities Represents the University and CTAHR in both internal and external legislative activity efforts. Manages CTAHR's, the County's, and the State's legislative activities, including analysis and review of pending legislation, priorities, and issues and the potential impact on CTAHR. Acts on the Dean's behalf and serves as the lead on legislative reports, working groups, etc. Represents the CTAHR Dean at legislative meetings with faculty, government leaders and stakeholders. Leads the urgent and immediate development of legislative testimony for CTAHR. Briefs and prepares CTAHR Administration for legislative hearings. Administers and facilitates advocacy efforts statewide related to CTAHR, consistent to its administration policy to pass key initiatives. Responsible for government affairs strategies that advance the CTAHR's mission and goals with local, regional, state and federal elected officials. Establishes and maintains contact and interaction with legislators, legislative committees, elected officials, and various intergovernmental relations. Manages CTAHR's relationships with community stakeholders and interested constituents (Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, Hawaii Cattlemen Council, Hawaii Coffee Association, etc.), as appropriate, in line with CTAHR's mission and goals. Keeps abreast of legislative bills for the House and Senate. Attends relevant hearings and floor sessions. Keeps up to date on current and upcoming hearings and hearing notices. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business, agriculture or related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for special projects related to agricultural research and cooperative extension and/or State of Hawai`i legislative process; or an equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of special projects related to agricultural research and cooperative extension and/or State of Hawai`i legislative processes. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, and/or State of Hawai`i Legislature. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide‑ranging complex problems through creative reasoning and logic. 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 and apply word‑processing software. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations. Demonstrated experience in community networking, engagement and outreach, and agriculture stakeholder groups and individuals. Desirable Qualifications Broad knowledge and understanding of the mission, goals and programs of the University of Hawai`i, the U.S. Land Grant tradition, ethics of higher education, the economy of the State and the contributions that CTAHR can make through the development of its tropical agriculture and human resources programs both within the State and internationally. Inquiries: Carol Oshiro, 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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