Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific)

Posting number: 2026-01972

Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - University of Hawai'i Cancer Center

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance

Summary

Title: Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific) – (0078678T)

Position Number: 0078678T

Hiring Unit: RES & DEAN OF GRAD DIV, CANCER CT HI, CANCER CT HI

Location: Honolulu, Kak'ako, Hawai'i

Date Posted: September 14, 2026

Closing Date: September 24, 2026

Band: A

Salary:salary schedules and placement information

Additional Salary Information: PBA, minimum $4,627

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. *Serves as the Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist for Population Sciences in the Pacific (Cancer Prevention in the Pacific) Program of the University of Hawaii (UH) Cancer Center.
2. *Assists research faculty and staff with the review, analysis and preparation of administrative, fiscal and personnel related documents, including but not limited to requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests and other documents.
3. *Follows up with research faculty and staff, and Center business office staff to assure timely completion and approval of administrative, fiscal and personnel documents.
4. *Initiates, prepares, reviews and audits expenditure documents in accordance with established UH/Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH)/University of Hawaii Foundation (UHF) procedures.
5. *Communicates with vendors, obtains quotes, makes travel arrangements, prepares requisitions, follows through on delivery and payment; ensures compliance with UH/RCUH/UHF policies and procedures while carrying out these tasks.
6. *Keeps abreast of changes/updates in applicable administrative policies and procedures.
7. *Assists faculty in the preparation and submission of grant applications and manuscripts, as well as following grant applications and manuscripts through the approval process.
8. *Assists in managing grant funds once awarded; assists faculty in obtaining budget balance information, tracking budget allocations, and preparing progress reports.
9. *Sets priorities, identifies problem areas, and makes recommendations to faculty, staff and administrators to resolve problem areas.
10. Other duties as assigned.

*Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, education, health, humanities or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for n/a; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of business management or office management demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with an organization of higher education.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in an organization of higher education.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing and spreadsheet software.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Familiarity with the UH and RCUH policies and procedures
2. Experience working in a biological research setting.
3. Knowledge of basic accounting and fiscal operations and experience with budget preparation.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume, 3) names and contact information of three (3) professional references and 4) official transcripts (OR original documentation from the institution confirming degree OR copy of U.S. board certification). Copy of transcript is acceptable in place of U.S. board certification for evaluation purposes but original is required upon 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 will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant (Note: Only complete applications will be considered.)

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