(Casual Hire) Educational Specialist

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i seeks an Educational Specialist (TLC / Hale Kea Testing Center) for short-term/ casual hire in Hilo. The role supports planning, organizing, and coordinating daily Learning Center activities under supervision.

The incumbent will assist with tutoring, testing, scheduling, and supervising student workers, while maintaining records and preparing annual program reports. Hours may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree.
• Functional knowledge of testing and academic support concepts.
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems in testing/academic support.
• Clear written and spoken communication; effective relationship building.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and PC/Mac software.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that meets MQs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation of the Learning and Testing Center.
• Develop and implement tutoring, testing, and academic support activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise student employees.
• Maintain student employee work schedules and logs.
• Assist in preparing assessment activities and program reports.
• Support students in all TLC services and hours, including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

PC/Mac software

Job description

(Casual Hire) Educational Specialist (TLC / Hale Kea Testing Center) | University of Hawai'i page has loaded.

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02076

Hawai'i Community College - Academic Affairs

Division

Learning Center

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

***** Casual Hire

Description

**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire appointments, 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 provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. 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 Hire) Educational Specialist (TLC / Hale Kea Testing Center)

Under general supervision of the Student Success Coordinator, responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, and coordinating the daily activities of the Learning and Testing Center.

• Assist with the general operation of the Learning and Testing Center.
• Assist with developing and implementing tutoring, testing, and other academic support activities.
• Assist with recruitment, training, scheduling, evaluation, and supervision of all Learning and Testing Center student employees.
• Assist with maintaining student employee work schedules.
• Reconciles student employees work logs with UH SECE timesheet before approving.
• Secures all student employee personnel files in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, including but not limited to FERPA.
• Assist in maintaining all records of center usage, tutoring, and testing.
• Assist in preparing, initiating, and completing assessment activities/reports including annual reports for program review.
• Assists students in all areas of service that TLC provides, associated with academic success.
• Hours may include working outside of normally scheduled hours, including nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of testing and academic support demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply concepts and terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and systems associated with the area of testing and academic support.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes, and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of testing and academic 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 organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and PC Mac software.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Experience working in an academic support setting.

Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

Inquiries: 808-934-2525

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

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. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Hawai'i Community College - Academic Affairs Address 1175 Manono Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720