(CASUAL) Student Employment Specialist

University of Hawaii•Hilo, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Employment Specialist supports the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s On-Campus Student Employment Program under the general supervision of the Director of the Kipapa I Ke Ala Kai Center for Career Advancement. The role helps plan, coordinate, and execute the program; supports daily operations; supervises student assistants; and provides administrative support to students and supervisors. It also works with the Director to ensure Federal Work-Study and General Funded Student Employment practices comply with applicable federal, state, and university requirements. The position provides training, guidance, and ongoing support to student assistant supervisors; helps develop communications and training on career skills; coordinates the annual Student Employee of the Year awards; and assists with campaigns highlighting student employees. It serves as UH Hilo’s liaison for America Reads/Counts community partners, supports campus and community partnerships, maintains external job-posting databases, and participates in professional development and relevant organizations. This is a temporary, part-time Casual Hire appointment, expected to begin in November 2026 or soon thereafter and not to exceed one year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
One year of professional experience in a post-secondary institution.
Functional knowledge of student employment procedures, career development theories, and applicable federal, state, and university laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex, multi-priority projects and identify, analyze, and resolve operational issues within student employment.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, directors, employers, alumni, and other internal and external partners.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including interpreting policies, drafting reports and procedures, and presenting information effectively in varied settings.
Ability to apply cultural competency when working with a diverse student body while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Skill in operating standard computer systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UH Content Management Systems or an equivalent system for website content.
Experience with the UH Student Employment & Co-operative Education Platform.
Experience with the Symplicity CRM platform for Career Centers.
Functional knowledge and understanding of career assessments and skill surveys.
Functional knowledge of Title VII and FERPA laws.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute the On-Campus Student Employment Program.
Assist with daily operations, supervise student assistants, and provide administrative support to students and supervisors.
Help ensure Federal Work-Study and General Funded Student Employment practices comply with federal, state, and university regulations.
Provide training, guidance, and ongoing support to student assistant supervisors.
Help develop and execute communications to keep supervisors informed about updates, policies, and information for their student staff.
Help develop and deliver training modules on resume writing, interviewing, career skills and strengths, and career outcomes.
Coordinate planning and implementation of the annual Student Employee of the Year awards.
Help design multi-platform campaigns showcasing UH Hilo student employees and their career achievements.
Serve as the primary UH Hilo liaison for community partners in the America Reads/Counts program.
Help develop and maintain strategic partnerships with faculty, staff, campus stakeholders, and community organizations for special projects.
Update and maintain external job-posting databases for current students and alumni.
Participate in relevant professional organizations and ongoing training to stay current with field trends.
Perform other duties as needed.