(Casual Hire) Direct Admissions Research and Support
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Job Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University 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 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 1 calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: (Casual Hire) Direct Admissions Research and Support
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Associate VP for Student Affairs
Location: Honolulu (Manoa)
Date Posted: January 21 2026
Closing Date: January:59 pm HST
Salary Range: $26.95/hour
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday up to 20 hours/week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Position pending final authorization clearance. Appointment expected to begin as soon as possible. Renewal of position is subject to satisfactory work performance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Research Support- Assist in collecting and synthesizing information on direct admissions Financial Aid models in states who have comparable characteristics to Hawaii.
- Help compile profiles of key personnel and stakeholders involved in the development of Financial Aid initiatives related to Direct Admissions in other states.
- Organize research findings and contribute to the development of summaries visualizations and reports.
- Support the identification of key components required for a sustainable and effective Financial Aid model to support Direct Admissions initiatives.
- Assist in defining terminology and compiling a working glossary of terms.
- Assist in the development of information/materials for FAQs etc.
- Support the review of outreach and communications strategies used by other states to promote Financial Aid opportunities for direct admissions to students and families.
- Help assess portals and platforms for usability and functionality.
- Document how eligibility criteria are defined and where flexibility exists for admissions decisions.
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education Communications Journalism Media Public Policy or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for education administration or policy; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of education administration or policy as demonstrated by knowledge understanding and ability to apply concepts terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles theories federal and state laws rules regulations and systems associated with education administration or policy.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of education administration or policy.
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 and external organizations groups team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Possession of strong research writing and analytical skills.
9. Interest in higher education access student success and/or public policy.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently and as part of a team.
11. Ability to create reports and visuals for reporting purposes
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs Slides Sheets) and Zoom.
2. Familiarity with qualitative research methods or educational data systems
To Apply:
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