(Casual)Project Mohala Program Facilitator

***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 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: Project Mohala Program Facilitator

Hiring Unit: CAS, Social Sciences, History

Position: ***Casual Hire***

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: April 19, 2023

Closing Date: April 26, 2023

Salary: $22.54/hour

Full time/Part time: Part-time, no more than 19 hours/week

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin May 1, 2023 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days. Continuation is depended on satisfactory performance, program needs and availability of funding.

Duties:

Coordinates early college program for Hawaii high school students in partnership with Lili‘uokalani Trust, Youth Development. Provides clerical support for project director. Assists with summer scheduling, supply orders, student applications, Sodexo and Housing. Assists with the overall operation of the Project Mohala Program at the UH Hilo campus.

• Communicates with a variety of stakeholders, faculty, students, community groups and UH administration to organize the program experience. Recruits students to the Project Mohala Program, advertises the program, and track and records their progress using program database.
• Manages and monitors communications between all project partners.
• Compiles, prepares, and organizes project report at the end of the program.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Connects students with peer-mentors recruited for the program. Coordinates peer-mentor activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year university or college.
• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth and/or engaging in community projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different stakeholders, including faculty, students, community groups and UH administration.
• Knowledge of Hawaii Island communities, UH-Hilo academic programs and Lili‘uokalani Trust programs.
• Ability to organize and plan activities.
• Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare written reports, work with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and engage with Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and rural communities.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Teaching experience or advising experience with Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.
• Master’s degree from an accredited university or college.

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 you satisfy the minimum qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least two 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 they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATES 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: Dr. Kerri Inglis, [email protected]

Please refer to the Project Mohala Program Facilitator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

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