(Casual Hire) Front End Developer presso University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

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Title:  Front End Developer
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Information Technology/Academic Technology & Development
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: November 2, 2025
Closing Date: November 3, 2025

  
Other Conditions: Renewal of position contingent upon needs of department and availability of funds.
 

 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on complex technical or specialty area problems reflecting sound judgment and analysis.
• Develop front-end user interfaces for new STAR web applications using Java/JavaScript/Angular/CSS/HTML framework and maintain existing STAR software.
• Work semi independently, in tandem with back-end developers and as part of a team, all with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications:

1. As typically acquired/evidenced by pertinent baccalaureate educational degree in Computer Science and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional information technology experience with responsibilities for software development; possession of the following competencies in technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, communication skills and interpersonal skills:
2. Functional knowledge of higher education student registration software, as well as scheduling software development demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply principles, concepts, methodology and terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of technology, systems, hardware and software associated with student registration software and scheduling software development.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Knowledge in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Java, jQuery and AJAX.
8. Knowledge of version control tools such as CVS, SVN or GIT.
9. Knowledge in modem IDEs
10. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
11. Knowledge in Web Video production using DaVinci Resolve.
12. Functional knowledge in GUI design and Tomcat.
13. Functional knowledge of open source frameworks (Angular).
14. Functional knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite After Effects and Photoshop.
15. Functional knowledge and understanding of creating documentation for AI chatbots.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate of science educational degree in Computer Science. 
2. Functional knowledge and understanding of technology, systems, hardware and software associated with STAR software development.
3. Functional knowledge of STAR GPS, Direct Admit and Balance software development demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply principles, concepts, methodology and terminology.
4. Working knowledge of all STAR software; including, but not limited to Direct Admit, Balance, Academic Logic, Scholarship Set Up & Access, Userve, Giving Tree and STAR GPS.
5. Entry level functional knowledge in SQL programming & debugging of STAR software.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.

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Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met,
2. Resume,
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references,
4. Copies of educational transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at time of hire.   Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.  Transcripts issued from an institution outside of the United States of America (USA) 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.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable.

Please redact references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents.

Employment may be contingent on verification of credentials and other background information, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Inquiries:
(808) 956-9098, [email protected]

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/