Academic Support Specialist (Innovation Hub Coordinator) - 097660T

Academic Support Specialist (Innovation Hub Coordinator) - 097660T

Location

UH West Oahu, Kapolei, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01248

Department

University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs

Division

Creative Media

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0097600T

Description

Title: Academic Support Specialist (Innovation Hub Coordinator)

Position Number: 0097660T

Hiring Unit: UH AT WEST OAHU, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE MEDIA

Location: Kapolei, HI

Date Posted: 06/10/2026

Closing Date: 06/26/2026

Band: A

Salary:salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to Exceed (NTE): May 31, 2027,with the possibility of extension with special funding.

The Innovation Hub Coordinator will support the University of Hawai'i West O'ahu Academy for Creative Media (ACMWO) in advancing interdisciplinary, community-responsive, and innovation-centered initiatives funded through the Maxwell grant. The position will assist in coordinating collaborative projects that bring together students, faculty, alumni, and community professionals from fields such as creative media, art and design, history, natural sciences, computer science, and Indigenous knowledge systems.

The coordinator will support the continued expansion of ACMWO's "Innovation Hub. This position will provide academic and operational support for faculty and/or student led interdisciplinary projects, student mentorship activities, workshops, collaborative meetings, and multimedia production needs associated with the grant initiative. The position will also help strengthen communication and coordination between participating faculty, students, alumni, and external partners.

Grant Alignment / Program Context:

The Innovation Hub serves as a collaborative environment where students, faculty, alumni, and community professionals work together on interdisciplinary projects that integrate creativity, technology, culture, and applied problem-solving. The initiative supports the Academy for Creative Media's broader mission of preparing students for emerging creative economies while fostering collaborative approaches to community and educational challenges.

The position supports the final implementation year of the Maxwell grant by helping expand participation, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, document outcomes, and sustain Innovation Hub activities beyond the grant period.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Denotes Essential Functions):

• *Assist in coordinating and supporting interdisciplinary Innovation Hub activities, meetings, workshops, and collaborative projects.
• *Support faculty and students participating in interdisciplinary creative research and production initiatives.
• *Help facilitate collaboration between creative media students, Indigenous scholars, STEM faculty, designers, artists, historians, and community professionals.
• *Assist with project planning, scheduling, communication, documentation, and organization of Innovation Hub activities.
• *Support development of multimedia instructional, promotional, and project documentation materials including video, photography, audio, graphics, and digital media assets.
• *Assist with the coordination and implementation of student-centered innovation and storytelling projects connected to the Maxwell grant.
• *Support onboarding, mentoring, and engagement of student participants and alumni collaborators.
• *Assist with management and organization of Innovation Hub equipment, production resources, and collaborative spaces.
• *Document Innovation Hub activities and outcomes for grant reporting, assessment, outreach, and future program development.
• Assist with maintaining collaborative relationships with campus and community partners.
• Support workshops, presentations, demonstrations, and public-facing events associated with interdisciplinary innovation initiatives.
• Assist faculty with integrating creative media and emerging technologies into instructional and community-based projects.
• Maintain awareness of project timelines, deliverables, and grant-related objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Creative Media, Design, Communications, Education, Digital Media, Computer Science, Hawaiian Studies, or related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for supporting interdisciplinary, creative, educational, or community-based projects; 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 interdisciplinary learning environments, and multimedia production tools and creative workflows as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with multimedia production tools and educational or community-based programs.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of multimedia production tools and creative workflows.
• 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 and utilize media production software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition), Canva, or related platforms.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and communicate effectively with individuals from various disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute within collaborative team environments.
• Ability to communicate technical and creative concepts to individuals with varying levels of expertise.
• Sensitivity to working within Indigenous, local, and community-centered educational contexts.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, interdisciplinary learning environments, or grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience supporting student projects, mentorship programs, workshops, or collaborative innovation initiatives.
• Familiarity with design thinking, storytelling, emerging technologies, AI-assisted creative workflows, or digital humanities practices.
• Experience with event coordination, project documentation, and community engagement.
• Understanding of Hawai'i-based cultural and community contexts.
• Experience working with undergraduate students in creative or interdisciplinary project environments.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met.
• Current resume.
• References - names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references.
• Transcripts showing pertinent degree (copies of transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at time of hire).

Note:

Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT any social security number and/or birth date on your documents prior to submitting. All submitted documents become the property of UH West O'ahu and will not be returned.

Inquiries: UH West Oahu Human Resources: 808-689-2525; uhwohr@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

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.

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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

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Employer University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawaii - West Oahu - Academic Affairs Address 91-1001 Farrington Highway

Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu