CASUAL Student Engagement Coordinator

Position: (CASUAL) Student Engagement 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) Student Engagement Coordinator

Hiring Unit:
Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

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 (no more than 40 hrs/wk)

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Other

Conditions:

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

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center at the University of Hawaii

at Hilo, the Student Development Coordinator supports the daily operations and student engagement efforts of Hale Lako.

* Plan, coordinate, and implement student engagement events and outreach activities that increase awareness of Hale Lako services, resources, and basic needs support available to UH Hilo students.

* Support the day-to-day operations of Hale Lako by assisting with staffing, coordinating food and essential supplies, and ensuring the facility remains accessible to students during scheduled hours.

* Collaborate with Kipuka staff and campus partners to promote Hale Lako through tabling, events, and campus-wide initiatives.

* Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the goals of the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center and Hale Lako.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited university and 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience in student support in higher education and/or responsibilities for working with basic needs initiatives or food security programs; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

* Demonstrated knowledge of or experience with basic needs initiatives, food security programs, or student support services in a higher education or community setting.

* Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Desirable

Qualifications:

* Knowledge of UH Hilo programs and services.

* Previous experience working in a higher education institution.

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., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

Note:

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Inquiries:
Hualani Loo, loorache

Please refer to the Student Development Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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