Job: Assistant/Associate Specialist (Administrator)

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Title:

Assistant/Associate Specialist (Administrator)

Position Number:

0083539

Hiring Unit:

Office of Student Affairs/University Health Services

Location:

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Date Posted:

November 18, 2013

Closing Date:

Continuous

Salary Information:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type:

11 Month

Tenure Track:

Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:

Permanent

Funding:

General Funds

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Other Conditions:

General Funds; to begin no later than February 1, 2014

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The primary purpose of this position is to support the director in UHSM leadership, program development, and the direction and coordination of activities that promote the goals of UHSM. These include clinical medicine, preventative health, fiscal, personnel management, information technology, accreditation, and health insurance related activities.. The Administrator will serve as the associate/assistant director of UHSM during the absence of the director and will also explore, innovate, and establish new programs.
2. The Administrator is responsible for the management of day-to-day UHSM operations, including personnel hiring, supervision and evaluation, budget and fiscal, insurance billing and cashier, coordination of audit activities, clerical, and other program activities. Develop/update and oversee all UHSM policies and procedures including patient rights and privacy as require by HIPAA regulations.
3. Assess needs and services for UHSM to determine program development. Coordinate and supervise accreditation efforts. Conduct research and facilitate student and staff research in areas relating to health needs and health care of students. Serve as an advocate in seeking extramural funding in support of a program expansion and enhancement through research and evaluation activities.
4. Ensure adequate maintenance of the facilities and be responsible for space and equipment assignments. Develop and supervise the information technology program including the electronic health record.
5. Facilitate communication between the various UHSM sections, Office of Student Affairs, UHM campus, the local community, and other outside entities. Promote the integration of UHSM consistent with the academic mission of the University. Establish and maintain contacts with System, regional, and national groups to share information and programming in the area of college health.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Assistant Specialist: A Masters degree from a college or university of recognized standing, with work in a related field, such as health care, health education, education, social work, nursing, psychology, public health, business administration, or personnel management fields; plus 30 credits of additional graduate level courses; at least three years of experience as a junior specialist, or its equivalent, including at least two years of experience in health care related work.
2. Associate Specialist: Doctorate degree from a college or university of recognized standing, with work in a related field, such as health care, health education, education, social work, nursing, psychology, public health, business administration, or personnel management fields; at least four years of experience as an assistant specialist, or its equivalent, including at least two years of experience in health care related work.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience in a college health setting with responsibilities in establishing, defining, and implementing health care policies and procedures. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to innovate, develop, and implement new education programs. Experience in working in a university setting and in health education programs, including mentoring/teaching students and evaluation of programs. Experience/training in administration, fiscal, budgets, management of resources, and marketing. Experience in grant writing. Experience in accreditation activities, risk management, and quality improvement programs. Demonstrated teaching ability and excellent communication skills. Ability to conduct research and oversee publications.

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To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, official transcripts (copies are acceptable at time of application, however, originals will be required upon hire) and names, contact information. Email submissions accepted. Incomplete applications and/or those postmarked after the closing date may not be considered.

Address:

1. University Health Services Manoa
2. 1710 East West Road
3. Honolulu, HI 96822

Inquiries:

1. Andrew Nichols; 808-956-8965; nicholsa@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawaiʻi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation for the application or hiring process are encouraged to contact the EEO/AA coordinator(s) for the respective campus.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.