"Educational Specialist, Senior (Honda International Center Global Engagement Coordinator)"

Position Title

Educational Specialist, Senior (Honda International Center Global Engagement Coordinator)

Position Number: 0097054

Hiring Unit: Chancellor's Office, Honda International Center

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted: February 3, 2026

Closing Date: February 22, 2026, 11:59 PM HST

Bargaining Unit Code: 08

Band: B

Reports to: Chancellor

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding: General Funds

Other Conditions: Position to begin approximately April 2026, pending position clearance, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and program needs.

Introduction

The Honda International Center Global Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and directing global engagement activities of the College, including coordinating with the UH systemwide internationalization efforts; recruitment of international students; developing experiential learning opportunities for global awareness for students, staff, and faculty; assistance for immigration services inbound and outbound; comply with federal and state laws, regulations and reporting requirements, and implement sound practices for both the system and campus levels. This position reports to the Chancellor.

Duties and Responsibilities

(NOTE: ** denotes Essential Functions)

• **Leads the campus Honda International Center initiatives that increase the global connectedness and stature of Kapi‘olani Community College across organizational, national and cultural boundaries.
• **Establishes and maintaining relationships with potential donors for global engagement programs
• **Oversees and leads the staff that manages student transitional services of the Honda International Center which includes but is not limited to, housing resources, transcript translation and evaluation, SEVIS, and Homeland Security advising for International students.
• **Coordinates immigration services for students, provision of experiential learning opportunities at national and international levels, and assisting with the development and review of international collaborations in teaching, academic engagement, and student exchanges.
• **Serves as advisor to the Chancellor on related matters and represents the College on systemwide international committees.
• **Develops policies and procedures necessary for development of international programs, comply with federal and state laws, regulations and reporting requirements, and implement sound practices for both the system and campus levels.
• **Leads the integration and infusion of global perspective and engagement throughout the College in teaching, research and service initiatives, partnering with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) building intercultural competence, endeavors, and on multi-disciplinary and innovative approaches.
• **Leads the development of campus-wide strategies and appropriate policy for global engagement and internationalization.
• **Provides central expertise and strategic support on international matters.
• **Collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team on cultivating research, professional development, and experiential learning abroad for students, faculty, and staff.
• Builds and nurtures new relationships and networking mechanisms with alumni and other constituencies (including international groups).
• **Facilitates the collaboration and communication with student immigration services to oversee the review and appropriate support for petition, certification and/or visa matters for students.
• Facilitates and coordinates campus-wide training and education on international matters.
• Manages the overall marketing plans for increasing the number of degree-seeking non-immigrant and immigrant students at the College.
• Manages and maintains the international student enrollment management system.
• **Keeps abreast of rules and regulations, policies and procedures governing immigration.
• **Develops innovative strategies to secure external funding to support and enhance the study abroad programs and sustain international programs.
• **Ensures that study abroad programs align with the Colleges academic programs goals and initiatives.
• Measures the enrollment and recruitment data to determine the cost effectiveness and overall efficiency of current recruitment strategies of International students.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, International Studies, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for planning, coordinating and managing global programs including national or international initiatives and programs, or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of managing global programs including national or international initiatives and programs as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with national and international partnerships.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other commonly used software.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Ability to travel nationally and internationally to represent the College, and University Hawai‘i Community Colleges, in all areas of global engagement
10. Demonstrated leadership experience in managing/directing international program(s) at the university, national, and/or international level

Desirable Qualifications

1. Masters degree in Education, International Studies, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields
2. Knowledge of applicable University of Hawai‘i policies and procedures is preferable
3. Evidence of commitment to Kapi‘olani Community Colleges vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai‘i and the world.

To Apply

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
4. Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
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Inquires: Kapi‘olani Community College, kapcchr@hawaii.edu, 808-734-9573