Job Description

Description

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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) Bonner Program Coordinator
Hiring Unit: Center for Community Engagement (CCE)
Position: Casual Hire
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: December 2, 2025
Closing Date: December 9, 2025
Salary: $30.29/hour
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin January 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

Develops and coordinate the University of Hawaii at Hilo (UHH) Bonner Leader Program in compliance with National Bonner Program guidelines. Develop and implement strategic plans to identify, recruit, and select incoming student participants for the program. Track student participation and manages records utilizing web-based reporting systems. Addresses concerns and issues related to student performance and participation. Functions as the primary liaison with community partners. Monitors partnership progress with respect to community impact and student development. Oversees affiliation and communicates with the Bonner Foundation. Plans and implements key events, such as Orientation, the first-year service trip, the Celebration of Learning and Summer Leadership Institute. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any field and 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience. Demonstrate knowledge and experience working with students in organizations, teams, associations, or other structured groups. Familiarity with post-secondary collegiate mission and goals related to student-focused programs, i.e. leadership development and civic engagement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community. Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and carry out multiple tasks and manage work priorities. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a variety of situations. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with the Bonner Leader Program. Two (2) years of professional experience that directly supports student development and success. Considerable knowledge and experience leading students in organization, teams, associations, or other structured groups. Certification of Participation in professional development programs on leadership principles and/or in leadership development programming. Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with community organizations, faculty, staff and students. orally and in writing, in a variety of situations.

To Apply:

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Inquiries

: Julie Mowrer, jmowrer@hawaii.edu


Please refer to the Bonner Program Coordinator Casual Hire when making inquiries.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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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.



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, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.



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https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/