Chancellor, Hawai' Community College

Title: Chancellor
Position Number: 0089092
Hiring Unit: Hawai'i Community College
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Posting Date: October 9, 2026
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Salary Information: $162,750 to $270,148;
Commensurate with education and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Funding: General Funds

Chancellor

Hawai'i Community College

Position No. 0089092

The Chancellor serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the multi-campus Hawai'i Community College and as a member of the University of Hawai’i (UH) President’s executive team. The position currently reports to the UH Vice President for the Community Colleges, however, a new organizational structure has been proposed under which the Chancellor would report directly to the President beginning in January 2027.

The Chancellor is responsible for setting the College’s strategic vision in coordination with the UH System and leads the development and implementation of the College’s plans and priorities across Hawai’i Community College’s campuses and learning centers throughout Hawai‘i Island, including the Manono Campus in Hilo, the Palamanui Campus in Kailua-Kona, and the Ko Education Center in Honoka‘a. The Chancellor is responsible for all aspects of the operations of these diverse educational enterprises, including administration, leadership, and management of the College’s liberal arts and public services programs, career and technical programs, applied technical education programs, student affairs, academic support, administrative affairs, and continuing education and training programs.

As the administrative leader of the College, the Chancellor is expected to promote a system of shared governance that is based on the values of collegiality, transparency, and excellence. As the academic leader, the Chancellor is expected to foster a vibrant academic climate and support excellence and innovation, cultivating an environment in which effective and creative teaching, student learning and success, workforce and continuing education, and community engagement can flourish.

The Chancellor represents the UH and acts on behalf of Hawai'i Community College within the community. The Chancellor has the primary decision-making authority for the administration of the College and is accountable for its overall leadership, management, performance, and effective operation, including the direction and oversight of the College’s administrators, faculty, and staff.

Provides proactive and executive leadership, strategic direction, innovation and support to establish, communicate, and achieve the vision, short- and long-term goals, and initiatives that promote the College’s mission.

• Works collaboratively with system leadership across UH’s ten campuses to advance strategic initiatives, pursue opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing the university and Hawai’i.
• Provides administrative leadership for the College, setting broad institutional goals that address community needs for higher education and workforce initiatives, including oversight of the development and implementation of the College strategic plan, the allocation of resources according to campus needs across the island, and the responsible stewardship and fiscal accountability of College resources.
• Collaborates with University leadership, the College administrative team, and advisory bodies to establish priorities and innovative direction for the College. Leads periodic review and update of strategic, capital improvement, and organizational plans. Fosters innovation across the College.
• Builds relationships with businesses, government entities, nonprofit…