Casual Hire Special Advisor to UH Athletics

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Title: Casual Hire - Special Advisor to UH Athletics
Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics
Date Posted:October 15 2026

Closing Date:October 18 2026

Full Time/ Part Time:Temporary Part Time

Other Conditions:Position is a temporary casual hire position and offer no benefits. Hours may vary

The Special Advisor to University of Hawaii Athletics (SA) will serve as a trusted advisor ambassador and resource to the department and baseball program.

SA will work directly with the Director of Athletics and department senior leadership team on special projects including community relations alumni connections and fundraising. SA will also serve as a resource to the Head Coach and baseball staff providing guidance and perspective in the areas of recruiting player development alumni engagement and community outreach while helping strengthen the programs profile.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Baseball Recruiting & Program Development

• Assist the coaching staff with recruiting efforts by leveraging professional and collegiate baseball relationships and networks.
• Subject to NCAA rules participate in select recruiting events prospect evaluations campus visits and relationship-building activities.
• Serve as an ambassador for the program and communicate its vision values academic opportunities and player-development philosophy to prospective student-athletes and their families.

Baseball Player Development & Mentorship

• Provide perspective and mentorship to student-athletes based on professional playing experience.
• Subject to NCAA rules participate in team meetings practices player-development discussions and other activities as appropriate.
• Share insights regarding preparation leadership professionalism mental approach clubhouse culture and the transition from college baseball to professional baseball.

Department Alumni Relations & Engagement

• Help strengthen relationships between the department and its alumni.
• Assist in developing alumni events communications networking opportunities and other engagement initiatives.
• Encourage former players and supporters to remain connected to the program and current student-athletes.

Community Outreach & Program Ambassadorship

• Represent the department at select community alumni fundraising and charitable events.
• Attend events meetings meals with donors and potential donors to share insights and build relationships to further UH Athletics fundraising goals.
• Assist with youth baseball clinics speaking engagements camps and community initiatives.
• Help build relationships with local baseball organizations schools businesses civic leaders and community partners.
• Promote the values traditions and positive impact of the program.

Other Duties:

Minimum Qualifications

• Former college and/or professional baseball player experience
• Strong relationships within collegiate professional and amateur baseball.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring young people and supporting student-athlete development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Alumni status or demonstrated connection to the college and baseball program.

To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications 2) resume 3) names of 3 professional references (include title email and phone number).

Inquiries: Lois Manin Deputy AD Internal Operations

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