Casual Hire - Special Advisor to UH Athletics

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Special Advisor to University of Hawai‘i Athletics (SA) will serve as a trusted advisor, ambassador, and resource to the department and baseball program.

The role involves working with the Director of Athletics and leadership on special projects, including community relations, alumni connections, and fundraising, while guiding recruiting, player development, and outreach. This is a temporary, part-time appointment with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Former college or professional baseball player experience.
• Strong relationships within collegiate, professional, and amateur baseball.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaching staff with recruiting efforts and prospect evaluations.
• Serve as an ambassador for the program and communicate its vision to prospective student-athletes.
• Provide mentorship to student-athletes and participate in team meetings and player development.
• Strengthen alumni relations, plan events, and support fundraising initiatives.
• Represent the department at community, alumni, and donor events.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Networking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Athletics Department

Description

****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University 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 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Casual Hire - Special Advisor to UH Athletics Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics Date Posted:October 15, 2026

Closing Date:October 18, 2026

Full Time/ Part Time:Temporary, Part Time

Other Conditions:Position is a temporary casual hire position and offer no benefits. Hours may vary

The Special Advisor to University of Hawai‘i Athletics (SA) will serve as a trusted advisor, ambassador, and resource to the department and baseball program.

SA will work directly with the Director of Athletics and department senior leadership team on special projects, including community relations, alumni connections, and fundraising. SA will also serve as a resource to the Head Coach and baseball staff, providing guidance and perspective in the areas of recruiting, player development, alumni engagement, and community outreach, while helping strengthen the program's profile.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Baseball Recruiting & Program Development

• Assist the coaching staff with recruiting efforts by leveraging professional and collegiate baseball relationships and networks.
• Subject to NCAA rules, participate in select recruiting events, prospect evaluations, campus visits, and relationship-building activities.
• Serve as an ambassador for the program and communicate its vision, values, academic opportunities, and player-development philosophy to prospective student-athletes and their families.

Baseball Player Development & Mentorship

• Provide perspective and mentorship to student-athletes based on professional playing experience.
• Subject to NCAA rules, participate in team meetings, practices, player-development discussions, and other activities as appropriate.
• Share insights regarding preparation, leadership, professionalism, mental approach, clubhouse culture, and the transition from college baseball to professional baseball.

Department Alumni Relations & Engagement

• Help strengthen relationships between the department and its alumni.
• Assist in developing alumni events, communications, networking opportunities, and other engagement initiatives.
• Encourage former players and supporters to remain connected to the program and current student-athletes.

Community Outreach & Program Ambassadorship

• Represent the department at select community, alumni, fundraising, and charitable events.
• Attend events, meetings, meals with donors and potential donors to share insights and build relationships to further UH Athletics’ fundraising goals.
• Assist with youth baseball clinics, speaking engagements, camps, and community initiatives.
• Help build relationships with local baseball organizations, schools, businesses, civic leaders, and community partners.
• Promote the values, traditions, and positive impact of the program.

Other Duties:

• *Maintains confidentiality to include but not limited to information, files and records that the incumbent may obtain or possess, in accordance with federal and state laws and University of Hawai‘i policies.
• *Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the University of Hawaii and its employees, and the rules of the NCAA and affiliated conferences as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Former college and/or professional baseball player experience
• Strong relationships within collegiate, professional, and amateur baseball.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring young people and supporting student-athlete development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Alumni status or demonstrated connection to the college and baseball program.

Inquiries: Lois Manin, Deputy AD – Internal Operations, [e-mail]

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/