CASUAL Hoolana Curriculum Development Coordinator

Hoolana Curriculum Developer Casual Hire

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) Hoolana Curriculum Developer

Hiring Unit:
Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center

Position:
Casual Hire

Location:

UH Hilo

Date Posted:
June 25, 2026

Closing Date:
July 2, 2026

Salary: $51/hour

Full time/Part time:
Full-time (40 hours/week)

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

Other Conditions:
Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin July 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

• Develop and implement Hawaiian language and culturally grounded curriculum and supporting materials for Hoolana program events for staff and students.
• Coordinate and provide cultural curriculum development support and training for Kipuka staff to carry out Hoolana program events.
• Provide cultural expertise, knowledge, and guidance to ensure the cultural integrity of all Hoolana Program events and activities.
• Assist in the development of the academic year master schedule for Hoolana engagement events, ensuring alignment with Native Hawaiian cultural values and educational goals.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of culturally grounded workshops as part of the overall program curriculum.
• Assist in the development of evaluation tools to assess student and staff learning and program outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the goals of the Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center and the Hoolana Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited university and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for curriculum development or program design incorporating Hawaiian language and culture; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Proficiency in Hawaiian language.
• Experience in developing Hawaiian cultural curriculum.
• Demonstrated knowledge of UH Hilo programs and services.
• Previous experience working in a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Desirable

Qualifications:

• Possession of Master's degree in any field from an accredited university.
• Fluency in Hawaiian language.

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.

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Inquiries:
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