(CASUAL) Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator

(CASUAL) Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator Salary See Position Description Location Hilo, HI Job Type Full-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-00651 Department University of Hawai'i at Hilo Division Student Affairs - Educational Assistance Center Opening Date 03/24/2026 Closing Date 3/31/2026 11:59

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CASUAL Description •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 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)

Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator Hiring Unit:

Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center Position:

•Casual Hire•

Location:

UH Hilo Date Posted:

March 24, 2026

Closing Date:

March 31, 2026

Salary:

$31.35/hour Full time/Part time: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other Conditions:

Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin April 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Director of the UH Hilo Kipuka Native Hawaiian Student Center, plan and coordinate the general UH Hilo peer mentorship program for first-year students. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate peer mentors to assist implementation of programs and activities. Oversee and assist in the planning and implementation of a range of activities and events by the Peer Mentors that will contribute to a meaningful student experience for first-year students to the campus. Work collaboratively with UH Hilo campus resources to provide support for first-year students participating in the mentorship program. Oversee and maintain data collection for student participants. Occasional evening and weekend work required based on departmental needs Work in multiple work settings and maintain a variable work schedule as required. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited university and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for coordinating student success programs or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indications. Demonstrated knowledge of UH Hilo programs and services. Demonstrated experience coordinating a first-year peer mentorship program. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Desirable Qualifications:

Previous experience working in higher education institution.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document.

A complete application must include:

Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met Current Resume Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references 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 birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing 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 :

Hualani Loo, loorache@hawaii.edu Please refer to the (Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator) Casual Hire when making inquiries. 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 University of Hawai'i at Hilo Address 200 W. Kawili Street Hilo, Hawaii, 96720 Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu