Casual Hire - Tutoring Services Specialist at University of Hawaii, HI
University of Hawaii, HI · Pearl City, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in Pearl City
About the Department
****Applicants seeking short-term or part-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 as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire -Tutoring Services Specialist
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Academic Services
Location: Leeward Community College
Date Posted: 11/14/2025
Closing Date: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM, HST
Salary: $33.27/per hour
Schedule: Up to 40 hours /week
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately January 2026, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.
Description of Duties:
- Coordinate and oversee daily operations of content (subject area) and writing tutoring, including peer-to-peer, embedded, in-person, and online tutoring, to support students in mastering course content.
- Supervise tutor scheduling, approve timesheets, manage payroll processes, and monitor budgeting needs in collaboration with the Office Assistant.
- Monitor and manage Penjiapp tutoring scheduling system, Tutor.com online tutoring platform, etc.
- Supervise and support peer content and writing tutors.
- Promote tutoring services to the college.
- Respond to student and faculty inquiries regarding tutoring services.
- Maintain accurate tutor records and support tracking of center usage and service delivery.
- Collect, organize, and summarize usage and operations data for internal tracking and reporting.
- Communicate regularly with the Interim Learning Commons and Library Coordinator to share updates and seek input as needed.
- Collaborate with other Learning Commons faculty and staff to support overall Learning Commons operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Humanities, or STEM-related fields, including English, Hawaiian Language or Studies, Computer Science, Creative Media, Business or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing academic support or demonstrating leadership or coordination skills in a higher-education or tutoring environment (may include peer tutoring, lead-tutor responsibilities, mentoring or training tutors, supplemental instruction, classroom assistance, or comparable student-learning support); or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of academic support as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
- Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with academic support.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software.
- For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, and Slides).
Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience coordinating or assisting with tutoring activities, initiatives, or communications between tutors, students, or staff in a higher-education or community-college setting.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor or train peer tutors or student employees in academic-support settings.
- Background in facilitating learning or providing academic support in one or more disciplines offered at the college.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.
- Graduate-level study in Education, Humanities, or STEM-related fields, including English, Hawaiian Language or Studies, Computer Science, or Creative Media, Business, or other related disciplines emphasizing communication, organization, or academic support.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:
- Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.). Transcripts issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
- Resume.
If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last application submitted will be reviewed. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.
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Inquiries:
Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-455-0326
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/
