Student Services Specialist (Casual Hire)
Kapiʻolani Community College

Description

University of Hawai'i, Kapi'olani Community College, Kapo'oloku Program for Native Hawaiian Student Success (Kapo'oloku) is seeking applications for the Student Services Specialist (Casual Hire). Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Important note: 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 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. Working Title: Student Services Specialist (Casual Hire)Position Number: Casual HireHiring Unit: Student Affairs, Kapo'oloku Program for Native Hawaiian Student SuccessLocation: Kapi'olani Community CollegeDate Posted: November 18, 2024Closing Date: November 20, 2024, 11:59 PM HSTSalary: $24.85 per hour (commensurate with education and experience) Schedule: Up to 19 hours per weekTemporary/Permanent: TemporaryFunding: Special

Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities:Assist with and participate in the hiring of the peer mentors.Oversee the training of the peer mentors in implementing program support to students and general office operations, including developing training materials as necessary and appropriate.Meet regularly with the peer mentors to assess their progress, effectiveness and identify any additional needs that should be addressed.Assist the peer mentors to support Native Hawaiian students, including recording of student: mentor meetings on the students lists, maintain accuracy of student lists, and monitor students persistence from one semester to the next.Maintain regular communication with the Kapo'oloku Counselor/Coordinator and/or the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to share progress, assessment and concerns regarding the peer mentors.Assist in the training and onboarding of the permanent Student Services Specialist.Under the direction of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs or their designee, assist in the training and onboarding of the permanent Kapo'oloku Native Hawaiian Student Success Counselor/Coordinator.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Hawaiian Studies, Counseling, Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field and one (1) year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student services; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the area of student services, recruitment, orientation, evaluating student records, and advising students or related work demonstrated by the knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply concepts and terminology.Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members, and individuals.Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Desirable Qualifications:Experience in providing counseling, academic/career planning and/or teaching Native Hawaiians at the post-secondary level; advocacy work within the Hawaiian community, or a combination of these experiences.Considerable knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture, language, history, educational programs, issues, and resources.Experience working with and training peer mentors or student workersEvidence of commitment to Kapi'olani Community College's vision of positioning itself as a model indigenous serving institution whose graduates strengthen the social, economic, and sustainable advancement of Hawai'i and the world.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)
To Apply:Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:
Cover letter;Resume;The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; andOfficial graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be 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. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
NOTE: The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi'olani Community College and will not be returned.Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.
Inquires: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.eduEEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i 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. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/

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/

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