(Casual Hire) Student Support Specialist bei University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title:                                          (Casual Hire) Student Support Specialist

Position Number:                      ***** Casual Hire

Hiring Unit:                                Hawaii Community College

Location:                                   Hilo

Date Posted:                             October 23, 2025

Closing Date:                            October 27, 2025

Salary:                                       $25.72/hour

Full Time/Part Time:                 Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:            Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide support services to program-eligible college students in the following areas: academic advising, financial aid/scholarship counseling, career planning, and personal guidance.
2. Provide support in managing and overseeing student support services, ensuring the delivery of effective assistance to program participants.
3. Assist in coordinating the recruitment and selection process of peer mentor/peer tutors and project participants.
4. Assist in coordinating the delivery of training and development services to student employees and program participants, equipping them with the necessary skills to support their peers effectively.
5. Design and implement academic learning skills and personal development workshops tailored to the needs of program participants, fostering their academic and personal growth.
6. Organize and conduct academic survival and enrichment workshops and cultural/social enrichment activities.
7. Establish effective partnerships with staff, faculty, and stakeholders within the institution and the broader community to support program participants.
8. Assist in developing and implementing strategies to address educational barriers.
9. Develop, collect, and maintain student, service, and program data for program assessments, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
10. Assignments may include evening and weekend work; and travel between Hilo, West Hawaii, and other off-site locations.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
2. Previous experience with or tutoring/training coordination, college teaching, or counseling.
3. Background in designing, managing, or implementing programs related to tutoring, counseling, student affairs, teaching, or similar fields.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively to address student needs and program goals.
5. Strong attention to detail and a track record of following through on project completion.
6. Experience in developing and managing budgets to support program activities and initiatives.
7. Demonstrated commitment or experience in promoting equity and fostering a diverse workforce and academic environment.

Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

1. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are 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 will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant:
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification;
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance;
4. Resume.

Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

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Inquiries: 808-934-2525

Position Duties

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.
 
 
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/