Assistant Dean Hawai‘inuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, University Professor, Professional Development -
Management
Education Administration, Professional Development
Title:
Assistant Dean of the Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge (HSHK)
Position Number: 89201
Hiring Unit:
Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge (HSHK)
Location:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Date Posted:
August 10, 2026
Closing date:
August 28, 2026
Salary Range: SM-1 Minimum $103,776 Annually
Additional Salary Info:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/ Part Time:
Full-time
Temporary/ Permanent:
Permanent
Funding:
General Funds
The Assistant Dean of the Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge (HSHK) University of Hawai'i at Manoa reports to the Dean and serves on the HSHK Executive Committee. The mission of the Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge is to pursue, perpetuate, research, and revitalize all areas and forms of Hawaiian knowledge.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversees the development of all undergraduate academic programs, including the undergraduate student pathway from recruitment to retention to placement in the workforce, supporting the School’s role in aina and olelo based programs and HSHK outreach programs.
Coordinates with HSHK faculty and staff to enhance undergraduate HSHK curricula, including course scheduling, academic advising, and proposals for new or revised programs and facilitates the development of new curricula and courses.
Conducts program analyses of HSHK graduate programs, including review of curricula, evaluation of graduate degree requirements, and coordination of program changes, in collaboration with HSHK leadership.
Provides leadership and oversight for student events related to recruitment, retention and matriculation efforts, including but not limited to Eia Hawaiinuiakea, Ke Ko a Ka Waiakeakua, first year student experience, Convocation, and other student-related events.
Supervises department academic advisors and student support professionals related to student application review, evaluation of transcripts, student counseling, advisement of incoming freshmen and transfer students, School registration procedures, and course scheduling.
Oversees the School’s scholarship procedures.
Collaborates with faculty and local educational and private sector partners to organize and implement an overall recruitment program for high school and prospective students and majors.
Develops and oversees the support structure within the School and the community to deliver suitable outreach, retention and placement programs; coordinates the development of external support for these programs within the University and outside the University while leveraging government resources and other aligned Hawaiian funding agencies.
Serves as principal interface with the Community Colleges and partnering academic institutions.
In collaboration with HSHK faculty and staff, develops and enhances the School’s operations, messaging, cultural protocols, and alignment with the kuleana of being an indigenous School within a Research I (R1) institution.
As part of the Dean’s leadership team, ensures effective coordination among administrative units and alignment with the School’s mission and strategic priorities.
In line with supporting research within the School, promotes operational efficiency and effective risk mitigation related to external grants and contracts.
Promotes a culture of service that supports faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
Provides leadership in the development and delivery of Hawaiian cultural protocol and cultural competency training for faculty, staff, and administrators in support of the School's mission and values.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies and procedures of the University, raise awareness among staff, and direct them in such a way that University compliance requirements are met.
Identify and mitigate through policy development/ revision/ enhancement and training, areas of risk and developing risk to the University, e.g., legal, financial, reputation, and compliance risk, and ensure team is aware and focused on addressing same.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:PhD with 5 years in working with Native Hawaiian communities and 4 years of executive leadership experience or MA in Hawaiian Studies or…
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