Job Details

Description

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Due to the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (e.g., paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: (Casual Hire) Office Assistant

Position Number: ****Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: College of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: May 15, 2025

Closing Date: May 22, 2025; 11:59 PM; HST

Salary: $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Schedule: Not to exceed 20 hours per week

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: This position supports the general administrative functions of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Weekly hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer general inquiries via email and telephone professionally and courteously
• Pick up and sort departmental mail, packages, and paychecks
• Run campus-related errands and assist with office logistics
• Make copies and prepare documents for instructional and administrative use
• Support basic fiscal tasks (e.g., filing, scanning, document prep) occasionally
• Sanitize surfaces and maintain office cleanliness
• Assist department staff and faculty with administrative tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Clear, professional, and friendly communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable work ethic
• Willingness to learn new tasks and assist others
• Ability to follow directions and work independently
• Basic proficiency with office equipment and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, scanning)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

To Apply

Click the “Apply” button at the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload:

• A current CV or resume
• An unofficial transcript
• Names and contact information of 2 professional references (including title, email, and phone number)

Note: If you have not previously applied via NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: Prof. Joseph J.. Brown – ...@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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Employment is contingent upon satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements, reference checks, and, for certain positions, criminal background checks.

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