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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. 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 one calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: Casual Hire - Student Support Specialist
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Dean's Office
Location: Leeward Community College
Date Posted: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: 01/09/2026 11:59 PM, HST
Salary: $25.75/per hour
Schedule: Up to 40 hours /week
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Federal funds, temporary to 09/30/2026, pending satisfactory job performance, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements, to begin approximately January 2026. Assignments may include day, evening, and or weekend, on- and off-campus.
Description of Duties:
* Under general supervision of the Coordinator for Leeward CC's Kipuka Native Hawaiian Center at Pu?uloa, assists with essential administrative and operational student support to facilitate the effective implementation of program and services offered by the Native Hawaiian Center at Pu?uloa including grant activities and student services.
* Facilitates access to Native Hawaiian Center at Pu?uloa resources and services on a daily on site basis.
* Assists in preparing materials and coordinating logistics for student support activities and programming for students in recognized Kipuka programs and targeted degree programs.
* Assists with the logistics for program and outreach events, including room setup, material preparation and post-event breakdown.
* Accurately enters, maintains and organizes data within established databases and record-keeping systems related to support services, participants served and grant requirements.
* Assists in compiling information and data for reports and presentations as directed.
* Provides general administrative and clerical support for grant activities, including preparing documentation and assisting with information gathering for procurement procedures and grant reporting processes.
* Supports the mission of the Native Hawaiian Center at Pu?uloa by helping to incorporate established Hawaiian traditions and practices into daily activities and special events.
* Supports unit programs and events on campus and off campus, as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Arts & Humanities, Business, Education or related field and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing student support services and information; or equivalent education/training or experience.
* Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in student support services or the onboarding process demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
* Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with student support services.
* Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in providing student support.
* Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organization, groups, team members and individuals.
* Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Native Hawaiian student groups.
* Willing to travel independently in a timely and efficient manner to various locations on Oahu.
Desired Qualifications:
* Experience working with diverse and/or disadvantaged student populations and their families in an educational setting.
* Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language, history, community issues, or resources.
* Experience with organizing workshops and events for students, employees, and community.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include:
* Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Transcripts 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. (NACES), verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
* Resume.
* Copies of licenses, certificates and certifications appropriate to the position.
If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last application submitted will be reviewed. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the advertisement. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All requested documents/information become the property of Leeward Community College and will not be returned.
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Inquiries:
Leeward Community College
Human Resources Office
808-###-####
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