Operations Coordinator

Operations Coordinator

Position Number: 0097661T

Hiring Unit:
School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST)

Other Conditions:
To begin approximately August 2026. Continuation subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

• Serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and communications between SOEST departments, the University of Hawaii (UH), the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) central offices, and external entities.
• Continuous coordination, development, and planning of procedures and processes to optimize workflow and streamline high‑volume transactions.
• Serves as a compliance checkpoint for adherence to UH and RCUH policies, procedures, and guidelines, confirming proper documentation and accuracy for purchase orders, and employee reimbursements.
• Organizes and coordinates the intake and timely distribution of vendor invoices and checks to the appropriate departments. Reviews and posts accounts receivables.
• Keeps internal tracking systems and fiscal transactional files organized.
• Recruits and supervises day‑to‑day work of student assistants, including assigning work, reviewing assigned work, and providing training and feedback.
• Prepares reports, written correspondence, and oral communications for internal and external review and distribution.
• Works as a team member to identify, coordinate, and evaluate problems.
• Receives and participates in regular training opportunities related to policies and procedures of the specialty area, and assists with the development and implementation of training programs for SOEST faculty and staff.
• Assists with development of recommendations and presentation of written and/or oral reports to management and other personnel.
• Advises supervisor of the progress of projects assigned, anticipated problems, major policy changes expected to affect the specialized area, and completion of projects assigned.
• Maintains and fosters effective working relationships with others both internal and external to the University.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, arts, social science, arts and humanities, science, education, or a related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for sponsored project administration, general business management, financial or governmental accounting; 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 general business management, as demonstrated by a broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with general business management.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of general business management.
• 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 and apply word‑processing software.
• Ability to work successfully in an environment with a wide range of personalities and needs, while maintaining a positive attitude.

• Familiarity with the UH and RCUH accounting and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of UH and RCUH.
• Professional work experience in an academic/university environment.

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