(CASUAL) Student Engagement 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) 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 Engagement Coordinator

Hiring Unit: Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: February 13 2026

Closing Date: February 23 2026

Salary: $30.29/hr

Full time/Part time: Full time (no more than 40 hrs/wk)

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin February 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center at the University of Hawaii

at Hilo the Student Development Coordinator supports the daily operations and student engagement efforts of Hale Lako.

1. Plan coordinate and implement student engagement events and outreach activities that increase awareness of Hale Lako services resources and basic needs support available to UH Hilo students.
2. Support the day-to-day operations of Hale Lako by assisting with staffing coordinating food and essential supplies and ensuring the facility remains accessible to students during scheduled hours.
3. Collaborate with Kipuka staff and campus partners to promote Hale Lako through tabling events and campus-wide initiatives.
4. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the goals of the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center and Hale Lako.

Minimum Qualifications:

Desirable Qualifications:

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:

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents 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. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing 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 Student Development Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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