IT Specialist

Position: IT Specialist (0078375)
Description

Title:

IT Specialist

Position Number: 0078375

Hiring Unit:

Information Technology Services, Client Service and Operations Center

Location:

UH System Offices

Date Posted:
June 15, 2026

Closing Date:
June 29, 2026

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities (
* denotes essential functions):

* * Lead development and maintenance projects, including the design and development of web tools and applications, to support ITS hosted Website services.

* * Design, implement, and support page templates for use in the ITS-supported content management system (CMS).

* * Provide project implementation and post-implementation support for web-based sites and applications developed by ITS.

* * Manage, direct, and coordinate the web design and development team
¿ s work tasks.

* * Create and maintain documentation and training materials for the institutional web CMS.

* * Program, evaluate, and test web-based applications using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and/or any other programming or scripting languages to meet project requirements.

* Assess and evaluate the capabilities and limitations of new and upcoming programming or scripting languages.

* * Coordinate with ITS Information Security, System Services Infrastructure, Web Support, and Client Service and Operations Center staff to setup and configure CMS websites and web applications in alignment with all institutional policies and compliance requirements.

* Collaborate with CMS vendor(s) and UH customers of ITS hosted website services to design and publish content that meets the customer
¿ s requirements.

* * Define user interface (UI) specifications based on best practices and in accordance with overall website design and requirements.

* * Communicate and express creative ideas directly with customers and managerial, administrative, and technical staff to determine UI and user experience (UX) needs and document those requirements.

* * Convert conceptual designs or business solutions into visual mockups, wireframes, or prototypes.

* * Design and implement front end UIs for new and existing web applications and websites according to specifications.

* Develop and document functional description from a customer's perspective which describes the website to be developed and the business solution to any problems identified.

* Ensure design projects are planned, programmed, tested, and implemented by project deadlines.

* * Configure DNS entries and web application firewall (WAF) to appropriately support UH websites and web applications.

* * Develop test methodology, complete quality assurance testing, and document new applications or new versions of software.

* * Lead design and implementation initiatives for new and existing web application and website front end UIs according to specifications while incorporating usability concepts and ADA requirements.

* * Assists with development, formulation, and documentation of operating procedures.

* Keeps current on rapid developments and emerging technologies by researching articles in trade journals, periodicals, technical manuals, newsletters, etc. and by attending classes, conferences, presentations and self-directed study methods.

* * Prepares and coordinates communication with stakeholders internal and external to ITS regarding issues, updates, and general announcements related to ITS services.

* Collaborates with ITS information security staff to respond to reports of security policy violations, including remediation of those violations.

* * Continuously monitor and lead initiatives to enhance system reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Supervise and mentor IT staff to assure that administrative directives and industry best practices are understood and followed.

* * Follows and implements directives and guidance related to best practices from University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Services.

* * Ensures the consistent adoption, implementation, and enforcement of recommendations issued through University of Hawai'i System Information Technology Service.

* * Keeps abreast of recommendations issued through…