Casual Hire - Program Specialist - Teacher Education Program

University of Hawaii system; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawaii system's Leeward Community College invites applications for a Casual Hire - Program Specialist in Teacher Education. The part-time role supports the Teacher Education Program operations, up to 19 hours per week, starting December 2026, with duties in data collection, handling admissions, and coordinating routine tasks under supervision.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor’s in Education or related field, have strong communication, data analysis, and collaboration skills,

Qualifications

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education or Counseling and Guidance or related field and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student academic support; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of teacher preparation programs.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with the teacher education programs.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of teacher education programs.
• 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 leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply work processing software.
• Experience with data analyses, spreadsheet creating along with database input and maintenance.
• Experience in higher education academic support.
• Experience tracking students academic progress and providing effective interventions to ensure their success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and performing a variety of tasks that facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Leeward Community College Teacher Education Program under the general supervision of the Social Sciences Division Chair.
• Assisting with program operations, which may include fiscal support.
• Engaging multiple stakeholders, including completers, local educators, schools and districts, in data collection, analysis, planning, improvement and innovation.
• Enacting admission and monitoring processes linked to candidate success as part of a quality assurance system aligned to state requirements and professional standards.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Education or Counseling and Guidance or related field

Tools

Banner

STAR

Kuali Programs (KFS/KCM)

Job 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 BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Casual Hire - Program Specialist - Teacher Education Program

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Social Science

Location: Leeward Community College

Date Posted: 11/02/2026

Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM, HST

Salary: $26.69/hour

Schedule: Up to 19 hours /week

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: To begin approximately December 2026; pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements.

Description of Duties:

1. Coordinates and performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the day-to-day operations of the Leeward Community College Teacher Education Program under the general supervision of the Social Sciences Division Chair.
2. Assisting with program operations, which may include fiscal support.
3. Engaging multiple stakeholders, including completers, local educators, schools and districts, in data collection, analysis, planning, improvement and innovation.
4. Enacting admission and monitoring processes linked to candidate success as part of a quality assurance system aligned to state requirements and professional standards.
5. Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education or Counseling and Guidance or related field and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student academic support; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of teacher preparation programs.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with the teacher education programs.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of teacher education programs.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply work processing software.
8. Experience with data analyses, spreadsheet creating along with database input and maintenance.
9. Experience in higher education academic support.
10. Experience tracking students academic progress and providing effective interventions to ensure their success.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience with college level admissions, onboarding processes, recruitment and retention.
2. Experience with Student Information Systems (i.e. Banner, STAR).
3. Experience with online course curriculum systems (i.e. Kuali Programs including KFS and KCM).
4. Experience working with Teacher Education programs, certificates, degrees and accreditation standards.

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Inquiries:
Leeward Community College Human Resources Office
808-455-0326

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, 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.
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