(CASUAL) Returning and Transfer Student Success Coordinator

*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii 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 Board of Regents (BOR) andCivil 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) Returning and Transfer Student Success Coordinator

Hiring Unit: Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: June 14 2025

Closing Date: June 20 2025

Salary: $30.29/hour

Full time/Part time: Full-time (not to exceed 40 hrs/week)

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin July 16 2025 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days

Duties:

1. Under the general supervision of the Student Development Coordinator of Kipuka Native

2. Hawaiian Student Center provides direct academic career and financial aid advising for Native Hawaiian returning and transfer students in consultation with relevant units in the UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs.

3. Outreach to and collaborate with academic and support programs at UH Hilo and UH System Community Colleges in support of transfer students.

4. Conduct coordinate and evaluate student success and development workshops and activities.

5. Oversee and maintain data collection for student participants.

6. Hire train supervise and evaluate peer mentors to assist implementation of programs and activities.

7. Work in multiple work settings and maintain a variable work schedule as required.

8. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited university.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of UH Hilo programs and services.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
4. Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of Hawaiian educational programs activities and resources.
5. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.

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:

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. 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: Hualani Loo

Please refer to the Returning and Transfer Student Success Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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