Hybrid (CASUAL) Student Organizations & Engagement Coordinator at University of Hawaii, HI
University of Hawaii, HI · Hilo, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Hilo
About the Department
***Applicants seeking short-term or full-time work with the University of Hawai‘i may apply for Casual Hire positions, 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 (BOR) and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). 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) Student Organizations & Engagement Coordinator
Hiring Unit: Student Affairs, Campus Center
Position: ***Casual Hire***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: August 13, 2025
Closing Date: August 21, 2025
Salary: $29.13/hr
Full time/Part time: Full time (no more than 40 hrs/wk)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin approximately September 2025. Not to exceed 89 days.
Duties:
- Provide guidance to CSO officers, members, and assigned student media organizations on responsibilities, operations, and leadership development.
- Ensure adherence to charters, bylaws, FCC regulations, and university/state policies; update the CSO Handbook annually.
- Partner with faculty advisors, student leaders, and campus programs to strengthen participation and connect academics with co-curricular experiences.
- Assist organizations with scheduling, budgeting, contracting, facilities, safety, food, and related event logistics.
- Coordinate student leadership workshops and provide training on broadcasting, media operations, ethics, programming, and promotion.
- Develop communication strategies to promote events and foster student involvement; maintain regular communication with student leaders and advisors.
- Manage storage, supplies, facilities, and AV equipment for student organizations.
- Serve on divisional and university committees and contribute to campus-wide events, orientations, and initiatives.
- Stay current on trends in student media, broadcasting, and student engagement to support program growth.
- Working evenings and weekends as required to support student programs and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or Public Relations and two years’ experience in collegiate student broadcasting/media advising, training development, and policy/procedure creation, or equivalent education/training and experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Functional knowledge of broadcasting/media programs, production, management, ethics, and budgeting.
- Knowledge of advising collegiate student broadcasting/media, including policies, skills, terminology, technology, and industry standards.
- Understanding of federal/state laws, University rules, and UH policies/procedures related to Chartered Student Organizations, student life programs, and student-fee funded activities.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve common issues in co-curricular programs and services.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, develop procedures, and interpret documentation.
- Commitment to teamwork and the ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and internal/external partners.
- Proficiency in using personal computers and word-processing software.
- At least five years of related professional publication experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required competencies.
To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:
- Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
- Resume
- Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
- Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).
Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Lai Sha Bugado, [email protected]
Please refer to the Student Organizations & Engagement Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.
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/
