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Title: Educational Specialist (Fabrication Lab)
Position Number: 0079522
Hiring Unit: School of Architecture
Location: Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Band: B
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately August 2026. Renewal of position dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Fabrication Workshop during instructional use by architectural courses and studio projects.
- Train and supervise students, faculty, and research staff in utilizing the shop workspace and in the operation of all woodworking and fabrication equipment.
- Maintain technical proficiency and strict adherence to safety protocols when operating the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and all associated software.
- Safely operate and maintain the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and all related software. Develop competency in 3D modular CNC skills to expand and enhance the technical capabilities of the 3D Lab.
- Perform work requiring the use of specialized equipment, requires devising and improvising new methods and techniques for using equipment.
- Provide up-to-date training to students, faculty, and research/UHCDC staff on the Laser Cutter and CNC Equipment use.
- Implement and conduct training and enforcement of all workshop safety procedures in accordance with industry, state and federal standards.
- Train and supervise all students, faculty, and research staff on utilizing the shop workspace and in the operation of all woodworking and fabrication equipment.
- Develop, recommend, and institute policies and procedures governing the workshop space.
- Hire and supervise student employees in the workshop.
- Conduct student workshops in Digital Fabrication, Furniture Design, Design Build, and related areas.
- Contribute to upkeep of the School's facilities including light maintenance, furniture repair, and disposal. Research equipment needs and provide cost comparisons for design studio spaces, including choices of desks, chairs, and communication boards. Acquire and supervise external contractors. Initiate and coordinate work by UHM Facilities Management.
- Assess and recommend facilities needs working in conjunction with the Dean up to and including procurement.
- Act as coordinator for student projects in connection with accreditation purposes including storage and presentation.
- Attend scheduled school meetings.
- Ensure a safe and orderly working environment in the Fabrication Workshop.
- Maintain the budget for the workshop.
- Maintain tools and equipment so that they are in good working order and condition.
- Maintain inventory of tools and equipment in the workshop.
- Research and purchase material and equipment.
- Determine need for new and replacement materials and equipment for the shop.
- Keep apprised of technological development and innovation in the design field and apply learning to the shop operations and teachings to keep current with industry developments.
- Support the research faculty and the UHCDC by consulting on fabrication materials, processes, digital fabrication, technical guidance and workspace for their projects.
- Research, develop, and implement programs that leverage the unique resources of the school's 3D Lab to assist in outreach to prospective students, community groups, and practicing professionals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Denotes Essential Function
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive professional building, woodworking, or fabrication experience.
- Familiarity with design workflows typically used by architects and designers.
- Ability to manage shop schedules, equipment access, material storage, purchasing, inventory, and workflow.
- Ability to train individuals and groups on the use of hand tools, hand held power tools, stationary bench tools (table saw, jointer, band saws, etc.), laser cutters and related metal/wood shop equipment demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts and terminology.
- Software ability or willingness to learn and attend training courses as required.
- Experience managing budgets, procurement, inventory, equipment scheduling, and maintenance logs.
- Experience developing safety manuals, certification systems, equipment-use policies, or shop-access protocols.
- Knowledge of OSHA or related safety practices, risk management, dust collection, ventilation, fire safety, PPE, and hazardous material handling.
- Leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all shop users, despite experience level.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with faculty and school leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when working with students, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.
- Ability to draw on broad professional experience, synthesizing new ideas for improving institutional norms.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience training students, leading workshops, or developing instructional materials.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty to support research, course assignments, studio projects, fabrication workshops, and design-build initiatives.
- Comfort with providing technical feedback in support of student projects.
- Grant writing experience.
To Apply:
- Cover letter that addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and desirable qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) of at least three professional references
- Official 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 prior to completion of hiring).
Late and/or incomplete (applications that do not include all four documents) will not be considered. All documents become the property of the school.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Charlene Lagondino, lagondin@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i 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.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
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.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Title: Educational Specialist (Fabrication Lab)
Position Number: 0079522
Hiring Unit: School of Architecture
Location: Honolulu, HI
Date Posted: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Band: B
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately August 2026. Renewal of position dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Fabrication Workshop during instructional use by architectural courses and studio projects.
- Train and supervise students, faculty, and research staff in utilizing the shop workspace and in the operation of all woodworking and fabrication equipment.
- Maintain technical proficiency and strict adherence to safety protocols when operating the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and all associated software.
- Safely operate and maintain the laser cutter, CNC equipment, and all related software. Develop competency in 3D modular CNC skills to expand and enhance the technical capabilities of the 3D Lab.
- Perform work requiring the use of specialized equipment, requires devising and improvising new methods and techniques for using equipment.
- Provide up-to-date training to students, faculty, and research/UHCDC staff on the Laser Cutter and CNC Equipment use.
- Implement and conduct training and enforcement of all workshop safety procedures in accordance with industry, state and federal standards.
- Train and supervise all students, faculty, and research staff on utilizing the shop workspace and in the operation of all woodworking and fabrication equipment.
- Develop, recommend, and institute policies and procedures governing the workshop space.
- Hire and supervise student employees in the workshop.
- Conduct student workshops in Digital Fabrication, Furniture Design, Design Build, and related areas.
- Contribute to upkeep of the School's facilities including light maintenance, furniture repair, and disposal. Research equipment needs and provide cost comparisons for design studio spaces, including choices of desks, chairs, and communication boards. Acquire and supervise external contractors. Initiate and coordinate work by UHM Facilities Management.
- Assess and recommend facilities needs working in conjunction with the Dean up to and including procurement.
- Act as coordinator for student projects in connection with accreditation purposes including storage and presentation.
- Attend scheduled school meetings.
- Ensure a safe and orderly working environment in the Fabrication Workshop.
- Maintain the budget for the workshop.
- Maintain tools and equipment so that they are in good working order and condition.
- Maintain inventory of tools and equipment in the workshop.
- Research and purchase material and equipment.
- Determine need for new and replacement materials and equipment for the shop.
- Keep apprised of technological development and innovation in the design field and apply learning to the shop operations and teachings to keep current with industry developments.
- Support the research faculty and the UHCDC by consulting on fabrication materials, processes, digital fabrication, technical guidance and workspace for their projects.
- Research, develop, and implement programs that leverage the unique resources of the school's 3D Lab to assist in outreach to prospective students, community groups, and practicing professionals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Denotes Essential Function
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive professional building, woodworking, or fabrication experience.
- Familiarity with design workflows typically used by architects and designers.
- Ability to manage shop schedules, equipment access, material storage, purchasing, inventory, and workflow.
- Ability to train individuals and groups on the use of hand tools, hand held power tools, stationary bench tools (table saw, jointer, band saws, etc.), laser cutters and related metal/wood shop equipment demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts and terminology.
- Software ability or willingness to learn and attend training courses as required.
- Experience managing budgets, procurement, inventory, equipment scheduling, and maintenance logs.
- Experience developing safety manuals, certification systems, equipment-use policies, or shop-access protocols.
- Knowledge of OSHA or related safety practices, risk management, dust collection, ventilation, fire safety, PPE, and hazardous material handling.
- Leadership to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all shop users, despite experience level.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with faculty and school leadership.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially when working with students, faculty, staff, and outside vendors.
- Ability to draw on broad professional experience, synthesizing new ideas for improving institutional norms.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience training students, leading workshops, or developing instructional materials.
- Ability to collaborate with faculty to support research, course assignments, studio projects, fabrication workshops, and design-build initiatives.
- Comfort with providing technical feedback in support of student projects.
- Grant writing experience.
To Apply:
- Cover letter that addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and desirable qualifications
- Resume
- Names and contact information (telephone numbers and email addresses) of at least three professional references
- Official 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 prior to completion of hiring).
Late and/or incomplete (applications that do not include all four documents) will not be considered. All documents become the property of the school.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Charlene Lagondino, lagondin@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i 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.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
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.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated colleges are exempt from the H-1B annual cap and lottery. Prioritizing these employers means you can start any time of year, not just during the April filing window.
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes Education petitions closely because many teaching roles accept any bachelor's degree. Confirm your degree is in the specific subject area you'll teach or administer, not just a general education credential.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, and underpaying is a common cause of audit issues in Education.
Use Migrate Mate to find Education employers with H-1B filing history
Filter by Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which school districts, universities, and ed-tech companies have actively filed H-1B petitions. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your teaching degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. Many Education employers and state licensing boards require this before they'll initiate an H-1B petition.
Ask your employer about cap-gap protection
If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B at a cap-subject employer, your work authorization automatically extends under cap-gap rules while your petition is pending. Confirm your employer files before your OPT end date to preserve this protection.
H-1B Visa Education: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Education jobs qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Most professional Education roles qualify, but the bar varies by position. Postsecondary instructors, curriculum specialists, and educational researchers typically qualify because they require a degree in a directly related field. K-12 teaching roles can be more complicated since many states allow alternative certification pathways. USCIS looks at whether a specific bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is a standard industry requirement for the role.
Which types of Education employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Colleges and universities are the most active H-1B sponsors in Education because many are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Private K-12 schools, nonprofit ed-tech companies, and curriculum publishers also sponsor regularly. Public school districts sponsor less frequently due to budget constraints and HR capacity, though it does happen. Browse Education roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have verified H-1B filing history.
What is cap-exempt status and how does it apply to Education employers?
Cap-exempt employers can file H-1B petitions at any point during the year without entering the annual lottery. Universities, colleges, nonprofit research organizations, and government-related educational institutions typically qualify. This is significant for Education job seekers because you aren't locked to the April registration window. Confirm an institution's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming you can start on your preferred timeline.
Can my Education employer sponsor me for H-1B if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files an H-1B petition during the regular registration period, and if selected, your status converts on October 1. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization automatically while the petition is pending, as long as your employer filed before your OPT end date. STEM OPT holders get additional runway if the role qualifies under a STEM-designated program.
What documentation does an Education employer typically need to file an H-1B petition for me?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a current resume, copies of any state teaching licenses or professional certifications, and a signed offer letter detailing your role and salary. Foreign credentials usually require a NACES evaluation. USCIS also requires the employer to file an LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage before submitting the full I-129 petition.