(Casual Hire) Administrative & Fiscal Support (CTAHRTPSS)

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Title: (Casual Hire) Administrative & Fiscal Support

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences(TPSS)

Location: University of Hawaii Manoa Hawaii

Date Posted: May 3 2026

Closing Date: May 11 2026 at 11:59PM HST

Salary: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Month: 11-month

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: This position is subject to availability of funding and renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance staffing requirements and/or availability of funding. For best consideration all application materials should be submitted by May:59PM HST. Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee. Please see application instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. *Serves as the daily administrative support to the Department Chairperson of the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences(TPSS) College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR).
2. *Works independently performing a wide range of complex and confidential duties reporting directly to the Department Chairperson of TPSS.
3. *Serves as the administrative contact and liaison within TPSS as with all University constituents and external contacts including facility management RCUH requests FSIS requests.
4. *Reviews assesses routes answers and monitors follow-up action steps on internal and external correspondence.

1. *Assists in the development of college office systems and procedures policies and operations. Interprets and communicates policies and processes.
2. Independently prepares and inputs fiscal and travel documents for the Department Chairperson including assisting with fiscal transactions and making travel arrangements as well as processing travel requests and completions.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Communication Liberal Arts or related fields or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities managing the daily operations of extension and youth development programs such as events camps and outreach activities; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.

2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of youth education and development as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.

3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with youth development programs.

4. 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.

5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.

7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer apply word processing software and proficient in utilizing advanced computer software and digital tools for comprehensive word processing data management email communication and online research.

8. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ability to lift carry or otherwise move supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds with or without assistance or utilizing appropriate methods (e.g. carts dollies or team lifts).

Desired Qualifications:

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1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and some if not all desirable qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae (CV);
3. Names of three (3) professional references (contact information including email address); and
4. Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries: Dr. Theodore Radovich

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