(Casual Hire) Educational Specialist

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 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: Educational Specialist
Hiring Unit: Department of Political Science, College of Social Sciences
Position Number: ****Casual
Location: Honolulu (Manoa)
Date Posted: May 4 2026
Closing Date: May 5, 2026
Salary: $25.72 per hour
Schedule: Sunday-Saturday; not to exceed 40 hours per week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary, Not to Exceed June 30, 2026

Other Conditions:
To begin as soon as: June 1, 2026, for up to: length of appointment, June 30, 2026, but may end sooner, dependent on availability of funding and program need. Must be available to work during a variety of hours Sunday to Saturday 5pm to 9:30am.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides instructional and academic support services for the Academic for Hawaii Intelligence Studies Summer Program in the College of Social Sciences.
2. Assists the primary instructor in planning and developing curriculum activities, such as events, simulations, games, and field trips.
3. Leads small group activities during class.
4. Provides on-site support to supervise program participants during activities and at housing.
5. Works outside of the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed and directed. Travels to various off-campus sites and/or geographical locations.
6. Other duties as assigned.

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science or related field; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Must be able to pass a background check to work with minors.
3. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

1. Previous experience working with CSSAHI high school students.
2. Working knowledge of Intelligence curriculum and development.
3. Work experience in higher education environment.

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Resume;
3. Names and contact information (including email addresses) of one professional reference; and
4. Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, original and official transcripts will be required at time of hire).

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Inquiries:

Email Jairus Grove; jairusg@hawaii.edu

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/