(Casual Hire) Student Support Specialist

University-of-Hawaii-System; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i is seeking a Student Support Specialist on a casual hire basis at Hawai'i Community College - Student Affairs. This full-time temporary role supports program-eligible students with academic advising, financial aid counseling, career planning, and personal guidance.

Appointments may last up to 89 days for full-time, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time staff. The position involves coordinating peer mentors and training, organizing workshops, and building partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field and one year of professional experience providing tutorial services, academic support, and advising.
• Equivalent education, training, or experience may be considered in lieu of the stated degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to program-eligible college students in academic advising, financial aid/scholarship counseling, career planning, and personal guidance.
• Support in managing and overseeing student support services to ensure effective assistance to program participants.
• Assist in coordinating recruitment and selection of peer mentors, tutors, and project participants.
• Coordinate delivery of training and development for student employees and participants.
• Design and implement academic learning skills and personal development workshops.
• Organize and conduct academic survival, enrichment workshops, and cultural/social activities.
• Establish partnerships with staff, faculty, and community stakeholders to support participants.
• Assist in developing strategies to address educational barriers.
• Develop and maintain program data for assessments, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Academic advising

Counseling support

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling and Guidance, Counseling Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

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Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02075

Hawai'i Community College - Student Affairs

Opening Date

09/30/2026

10/7/2026 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.

• Provide support services to program-eligible college students in the following areas: academic advising, financial aid/scholarship counseling, career planning, and personal guidance.
• Provide support in managing and overseeing student support services, ensuring the delivery of effective assistance to program participants.
• Assist in coordinating the recruitment and selection process of peer mentor/peer tutors and project participants.
• Assist in coordinating the delivery of training and development services to student employees and program participants, equipping them with the necessary skills to support their peers effectively.
• Design and implement academic learning skills and personal development workshops tailored to the needs of program participants, fostering their academic and personal growth.
• Organize and conduct academic survival and enrichment workshops and cultural/social enrichment activities.
• Establish effective partnerships with staff, faculty, and stakeholders within the institution and the broader community to support program participants.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies to address educational barriers.
• Develop, collect, and maintain student, service, and program data for program assessments, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assignments may include evening and weekend work; and travel between Hilo, West Hawaii, and other off-site locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Education, Counseling and Guidance, Counseling Psychology, Sociology, Social Work College Student Personnel Services, Liberal Arts, Human Resources, English, Communications, Hawaiian Studies/Language, Mathematics, Nursing, Engineering, Business Administration or related field and one (1) year of professional experience with the responsibility of providing tutorial services, academic support, and academic advising to college students; or equivalent education/training or experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
• Previous experience with or tutoring/training coordination, college teaching, or counseling.
• Background in designing, managing, or implementing programs related to tutoring, counseling, student affairs, teaching, or similar fields.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and creatively to address student needs and program goals.
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of following through on project completion.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets to support program activities and initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment or experience in promoting equity and fostering a diverse workforce and academic environment.

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 - Student Affairs Address 1175 Manono Street

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720