Student Services Specialist; Confidential Advocate

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Full-Time Temporary

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Kapi'olani Community College - Office for Student Affairs

The University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Office for Student Affairs, is seeking applications for the Student Services Specialist (Confidential Advocate) position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:

Title : Student Services Specialist (Confidential Advocate)
Position Number : 0097210T
Hiring Unit : Student Affairs
Location : Kapi‘olani Community College
Date Posted : September 16 , 2026
Closing Date : October 6 , 2026 11:59 PM HST

Pay Band: B
Salar y :
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience .

Monthly Type : 11 Month
Temporary/Permanent : Temporary

Funding: General
Other Conditions : Temporary with the possibility of conversion to permanent. General funds to begin approximately December 2026 or sooner, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance and program needs.

The position is administered by the office of the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs, at Kapi‘olani Community College. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) is charged with administrative control for planning and administering all programs and services within the Student Affairs units. The specific functions of this organizational unit include outreach and admissions, financial aid, graduation and transcript evaluations, credit and non-credit registration, student engagement, student counseling for specific and targeted populations, student grievances and complaints, and related learning support services.

The Confidential Advocate provides confidential advising and advocacy for individuals reporting sex discrimination or gender-based violence, serving as a primary intake point for those in crisis. They conduct risk assessments, offer safety planning, and support reporting parties through university processes, including informal resolution. Key responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality, developing and delivering prevention programs, and creating educational content.

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** Denotes Essential Functions)

• ** Provides confidential advising and advocacy to students, faculty, and staff reporting incidents of sex discrimination or gender-based violence.

• ** Serves as a primary intake point and first line of support for individuals in crisis, conducting assessments, clarifying needs, and facilitating connections to the most appropriate campus and community services.

• ** Offers education and advocacy regarding discrimination policies, grievance processes, supportive measures, safe zones, and related resources.

• ** Enhances safety through risk assessments, safety planning, and implementation of supportive measures, using best-practice tools.

• ** Supports reporting parties through informal and formal University processes, including document preparation, hearings, and serving as a process advisor when appointed.

• ** Facilitates informal resolution and alternative dispute resolution processes when appropriate.

• ** Maintains confidentiality in compliance with HRS § 304A-120 (2016), Title IX, the Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Hawai?i Rules of Evidence 505.5 (including the required 35-hour training).

• ** Develops and delivers culturally appropriate prevention, wellness, and educational programming in collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator and campus units.

• ** Provides workshops, trainings, outreach, and campus-wide initiatives to promote mental health, wellness, inclusion, and violence prevention.

• ** Creates and…