(Casual Hire) Community Outreach Student Support Specialist

University of Hawaii, Hilo, HI 96720, Openings : 1,
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**** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i 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) Community Outreach Student Support Specialist
Position Number: ***** Casual Hire Hiring Unit: Hawaii Community College Location: Hilo Date Posted: April 5, 2024 Closing Date: April 11, 2024 Salary: $23.67/hour Full Time/Part Time: Part Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties &amp Responsibilities:

The Hawaii Community College Division of Student Affairs is searching for Community Outreach Ambassadors for the Abot Kamay ng Pangaral (A Dream Within Your Reach), Filipino Parent &amp Community Outreach Project. The responsibilities include:

  • Provide enrollment services to Hawaii Island low-income first generation high school students, parents and community members.
  • Provide in-person, one-on-one, and group setting college application, financial aid and scholarship application assistance at various locations across Hawaii Island.
  • Facilitate college high school workshops and community presentations.
  • Organize student college engagement activities.
  • Participate in high school college and community outreach events.
  • Provide information about Hawaii CC programs and resources to students, parents and community members.
  • Develop evaluation tools and tracking systems to report program goals and outcomes.
  • Attend leadership and staff development training.
  • Assist with the supervision of Student Ambassadors.
  • Perform general administrative office duties.
  • Duties may include evening and weekend hours at on-campus and off-campus locations.
  • Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or any arts or science degree.
  • Experience serving diverse student populations.
  • Experience working with first generation, low-income and underrepresented communities.
  • Experience working with the Filipino community on Hawaii Island.
  • Experience working with Filipino community-based resources and organizations.
  • Proficient in Ilocano or Filipino/Tagalog languages.
  • Knowledge and understanding of factors that influence Filipino college enrollment.
  • Commitment to increasing college going rates of underrepresented communities.


Desirable Qualifications:

  • Possession of a Master’s degree in Education, Communications, Public Administration, Business, or any arts or science degree.
  • Experience with navigating the college enrollment process at Hawaii CC.
  • Experience with navigating the financial aid application process.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of Hawaii CC programs and resources.
  • Ability to translate written materials into Ilocano or Filipino/Tagalog languages.

Application Submission
: Click on the Apply button to complete an application and attach the following required documents.

  • A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted).
    Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant:
  • Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification
  • Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance
  • Resume.


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.

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Inquiries: 808-934-2525

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

Hawaii CC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, or disability or other protected classes in its programs and activities. For inquiries or complaints concerning our non-discrimination policies, please contact: Human Resources Manager, EEO/AA Coordinator (808-934-2527, Hawaii CC Bldg. 397-Room 4) Disabilities Counselor (808-934-2725, Hawaii CC Bldg. 388-Room 106) Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Section 504 Coordinator (808-934-2509, Hawaii CC Bldg. 379A-Room 4) or Title IX Coordinator (808-934-2765, Hawaii CC Bldg. 383-Room 119).
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.
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