(Casual Hire) Academic Support

(Casual Hire) Academic Support Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time $25.72 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Qualifications Computer operation Report writing Bachelor's degree in communications Computer literacy Research Administrative experience Bachelor's degree Liberal Arts & Sciences Research administration Communications Agriculture Research regulatory compliance Agriculture Entry level Travel planning Full Job Description Description •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)

Academic Support Position Number:

Casual Hire Hiring Unit:

College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS)

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (UH at Manoa)

Date Posted:

April 2, 2026

Closing Date:

April 3, 2026, 11:59PM (HST)

Salary:

$25.72/hour

Schedule:

Up to 29 hours/week

Full Time/Part Time:

Part-time Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary Other considerations : Appointment period from April 14, 2026 to July 12, 2026 or until position is filled.

Duties:

Coordinating, communicating, and assisting with various tasks in preparation for agricultural professionals to conduct global research. Entry level work in fiscal and administrative processes supporting agricultural and environmental protection research. Processing of documents, forms and records related to education, agriculture and/or plant and environmental protection. Assist with the procurement duties for research support. Process travel arrangements and reimbursements. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Arts, Communications, Agriculture or related field. Zero (0) years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for research support and/or education; or equivalent education/training or experience. Functional knowledge of principles, practices & techniques in research support demonstrated by knowledge, understanding & ability to apply concepts, terminology. Functional knowledge & understanding of principles, theories, federal & state laws, rules, regulations & system associated with research support. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes & resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in research support. Demonstrated ability to understand oral & written documentation, write reports & procedures, & communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with internal & external organizations, groups, team members & individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer & apply work processing software. Other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

Some experience with agriculture research support.

To Apply:

by the closing date: a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current resume, official transcripts confirming degree completion (copies acceptable; however official transcripts sent directly from the degree granting institution required upon hire), and The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Inquiries :

Dr. Koon-Hui Wang, 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/