Keoki Nunies

Role: Human Resources Assistant Iii at State of Hawaiʻi
Location: Hilo, HI, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About Keoki Nunies

I’m a strategic and service-driven professional with over 15 years of experience in higher education, student support, and organizational leadership. My career has been defined by a commitment to excellence, equity, and transformation—leading cross-functional teams, managing compliance programs, and designing training initiatives that elevate both performance and purpose.As Student Services Manager at the University of Phoenix, I directed regional operations with director-level impact, aligning services with federal regulations (VA, DoD), optimizing workflows, and strengthening partnerships with military education offices and external vendors. I’ve developed scalable training programs, improved retention outcomes, and influenced institutional policy through data-informed decision-making and collaborative leadership.My background spans business strategy, literary analysis, and curriculum design, supported by an MBA, MA in English, and a BA in English. I bring a unique blend of analytical rigor, emotional intelligence, and mythic storytelling to every project—whether mentoring teams, building communities, or crafting transformative learning experiences.I’m passionate about empowering others, refining systems, and creating spaces where people thrive. Let’s build something meaningful—together.

Experience

Human Resources Assistant Iii
State of Hawaiʻi
Dec 2025 — Present

Education

Harvard Online
Non-degree seeking
University of Phoenix
MBA
2007 — 2009
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1996 — 2001
Trident University International
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Walden University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Northcentral University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Liberty University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Phoenix
Doctor of Education - EdD
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
2012 — 2014
Capella University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

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Current company

State of Hawaiʻi

Government Administration · 5.9K employees · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day. No matter your interest, the State of Hawai‘i has a rewarding career waiting for you with jobs sites across O‘ahu – from Kāne‘ohe to Honolulu and ‘Ewa to Kaimukī – as well as on Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and Hawai‘i Island. The State of Hawai‘i provides stable employment, professional development, and advancement opportunities throughout your career. Whether your graduating high school, in college or already a part of the workforce, employment with the State of Hawai‘i is worth looking into, especially for the employee benefits. In addition to your annual salary, state benefits include the following: 21 paid vacation days per year, 21 paid sick days per year, 13 (14 in an election year) paid holidays per year, partial employer-paid health insurance (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription), a defined benefit pension plan based on your years of service, transportation, and other pre-tax benefits. State of Hawai‘i employees are hard-working, dedicated, and strive to make Hawai‘i a better place for our family, friends, neighbors, and future generations. We have positions open in every department, no matter what you’re passionate about. Our employees provide assistance through accounting, human resources, information technology, and clerical support services. Additionally, many other careers provide services to and take care of our communities and our residents through healthcare, education, and social services. State employees maintain our harbors, airports, roads and highways; support for our vulnerable residents by our court system, corrections and rehabilitation, and law enforcement. Our employees manage and care for the land and ocean, protect our forests and wildlife from invasive species, and work to develop a sustainable Hawai‘i for future generations.

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About Keoki Nunies

Experience

Human Resources Assistant Iii

Education

Harvard Online

University of Phoenix

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Trident University International

Walden University

Northcentral University

Liberty University

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix

Southern New Hampshire University

Capella University

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