CASUAL Bonner Program Coordinator

Position: (CASUAL) Bonner Program Coordinator
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 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) Bonner Program Coordinator

Hiring Unit:
Center for Community Engagement

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

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Other

Conditions:

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

Duties:

* Develops and coordinates the University of Hawaii at Hilo Bonner Leader Program in compliance with National Bonner Program guidelines

* Develops and implements plans to identify, recruit, and select students

* Track student's participation and manages records utilizing web-based participation

* Addresses concerns and issues related to student performance and participation

* Functions as the primary liaison with community partners

* Monitors partnership progress with respect to community impact and student development

* Oversees affiliation and communicates with the Bonner Foundation

* Plans and implements key events, such as Orientation, the first-year service trip, the Celebration of Learning and Summer Leadership Institute

* Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any field

And 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for program coordination; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with students in organizations, teams, associations, or other structured groups

* Familiarity with post-secondary collegiate mission and goals related to student-focused programs, i.e. leadership development and civic engagement.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and carry out multiple tasks and manage work priorities

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a variety of situations

Desirable

Qualifications:

* Experience with Bonner Leader Program

* Two (2) years of professional experience that supports student development and success

* Considerable knowledge and experience leading students in organization, teams, associations, or other structured groups

* Certification of Participation in professional development programs on leadership principles and/or in leadership development programming

* Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with community organizations, faculty, staff and students.

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:

* Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met

* Resume

* Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references

* Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).

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.,…