Residence Life Specialist; 0080602 & 0081141

Position: Residence Life Specialist (0080602 & 0081141)
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Hilo, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Division: Student Affairs - University Housing
Opening Date: 03/25/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0080602 /0081141
Description

Title:

Residence Life Specialist
Position Number: 0080602 & 0081141
Hiring Unit:
Student Affairs, Student Housing

Location:

UH at Hilo
Date Posted:
March 25, 2026
Closing Date:
June 30, 2026; first review on or around April 13, 2026
Band: A
Salary : salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent:
Permanent

Position Overview:

The University of Hawai'i at Hilo (UH Hilo) is a public liberal arts and sciences university on the Island of Hawai'i, known for its unique blend of cultural immersion and research opportunities, leveraging the island's extraordinary geological, biological, and cultural diversity. It is a comprehensive, regional university within the ten-campus University of Hawai'i System, focusing primarily on high-quality baccalaureate and select post-graduate education, including distinctive programs in areas like marine science, geology, astronomy, and Hawaiian language revitalization.

The UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs serves as the primary resource for student support, engagement, and development outside of the classroom. This division provides essential programs and services that foster student success, personal growth, and a vibrant campus life. Student Affairs is responsible for critical functions such as advising and counseling services, housing and residential life, student activities and organizations, wellness and health services, career development, and promoting an inclusive and supportive campus environment.

The residence halls for students attending the University of Hawai'i at Hilo are a special part of the University community. Residence halls house students from all the islands of Hawai'i along with students from the mainland and foreign countries. The UH Hilo University Housing Program is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that will give students a sense of belonging to the campus and help quickly become a part of campus life.

Duties and Responsibilities (
* denotes essential functions)

LEADERSHIP & STUDENT PROGRAMMING: 30%

1. Develops and implements community programs, resources, and services that support student engagement, development, and success in the residence halls.
2. Fosters a strong, inclusive residential community by building relationships among student staff and residents and supporting their academic, personal, and social development.
3. Designs and evaluates educational programming through assessments to measure impact and effectiveness.
4.
* Provides direct supervision, support, and leadership development for assigned student staff.
5. Collaborates with Student Engagement and other campus units to promote holistic student success.

ADMINISTRATIVE: 30%

1.
* Manages daily operations of the residence hall, including check-ins, check-outs, and housing processes in partnership with Housing Operations.
2. Maintains consistent office hours (day/evening), conducts regular walkthroughs, and coordinates with maintenance and custodial teams to uphold safety and comfort standards.
3. Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of student staff.

ON CALL/CONDUCT/CRISIS: 30%

1.
* Shares on call duty by rotating evenings, weekends and holidays that are set for each academic year with other live-in Residence Life Staff positions who are required to be on call. Living in the residence halls is a condition of employment and an essential factor in the Resident Manager's ability to perform his or her duties within the residence communities and a collaborative programming partner across campus.

The value of the room is not taxable income and is not subject to income tax withholding, social security, Medicare and FUTA taxes because the room is provided for convenience of University Housing and University.
2. Advises residents and staff on social, behavioral, and academic concerns & initiates appropriate referrals.
3. Responsible, with the assistance of staff members, for the security of the hall complex and the handling of emergencies (fire, accidents, security, etc.).
4. Ensures that rule interpretation and enforcement by resident staff is within basic guidelines set by the Housing Office. Assist in the adjudication of policy violations.
5. Informs and explains behavioral expectations to staff and students and influences the development of responsible behavior. Addresses behavioral issues with students and identifies necessary changes.
6. Provides support and referral to students in crisis. Maintains collaborative relationships with offices outside housing that serve to meet student needs (Counselors, Care Team, Title IX, Medical Services etc.).

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: 10%

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Professional

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