(CASUAL) Bonner Program Coordinator

Description

*** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii 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)Bonner Program Coordinator

Hiring Unit: Center for Community Engagement

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: April 29, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous, first review 05/17/24

Salary: $28.85/hour

Full time/Part time: Full time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin June 2024 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

• Develops and coordinates the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Bonner Leader Program in compliance with National Bonner Program guidelines
• Develops and implements plans to identify, recruit, and select students
• Plans, organizes, and leads program orientation
• Plans, organizes, and leads student leadership workshops
• Tracks students participation and manages records utilizing web-based reporting systems
• Addresses concerns and issues related to student performance and participation
• Functions as the primary liaison with community partners
• Creates and revises community partner plans and agreements
• Monitors partnership progress with respect to community impact and student development
• Conducts community partner site visits throughout the year
• Oversees affiliation and communicates with the Bonner Foundation Prepares an end-of-year report for the Bonner Foundation and the university
• Attends national and local conferences with university students
• Co-presents with Bonner Leaders at statewide conference on education
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in any field and (2) years of professional experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience working with students in organizations, teams, associations, or other structured groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of university policies, rules, and practices
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders, and members
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and carry out multiple tasks and manage work priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a variety of situations
• Familiarity with post-secondary collegiate mission and goals especially those related to student-focused programs, i.e. leadership development and civic engagement
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, organizational and interpersonal, and use reasoning and logic to accurately determine causes, and apply principles and practices to determine, evaluate, integrate and implement practical solutions in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with moderate to no supervision
• Valid driver’s license

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Bonner Leader Program
• Two (2) years of professional experience in a post-secondary setting that supports student development and success
• Considerable knowledge and experience working with students in organizations, teams, associations, or other structured groups
• Considerable knowledge of university policies, rules, and practices
• Experience in recruitment and/or retention of university students
• Certification or participation in professional development programs on leadership principles and practices and/or in leadership development programming
• Experience in seeking and obtaining extramural funding from public and/or private sources
• Experience with developing, managing, and reconciling program budgets
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships in a multicultural environment
• Familiarity of the Carnegie Engaged Campus Classification, especially in regards to university-community partnerships
• Demonstrates an innovative, enthusiastic, and positive attitude

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. A complete application must include: (1) cover letter explaining how qualifications are met (2) resume (3) names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references and (4) 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 birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire 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 : Marisa Miyashiro, marisadm@hawaii.edu

Please refer to the “Bonner Program Coordinator (Casual Hire)” when making inquiries.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.