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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 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: Recruitment & Information Specialist
Hiring Unit: Upward Bound Program
Position: ***Casual Hire***
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: March 12, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment
Salary: $23.67
Full time/Part time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Vacancies: 1
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin April 2024 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Duties:
- Works collaboratively with the Upward Bound core staff in developing and implementing a program recruitment strategy for a college preparatory program that serves low-income and/or first generation high school students at Big Island public high schools.
- Schedules and organizes recruitment events and activities.
- Prepares and conducts oral presentations for middle school and high school students, community fairs, and other events to encourage program enrollment.
- Represents the program at various events and meetings to provide information to prospective students regarding eligibility and program services.
- Creates and conducts special exhibits at community events, civic events, and target schools.
- Prepares and distributes correspondence, presentations, materials, and reports related to recruitment.
- Assists students with completing applications for admission into the program.
- Follows up on incomplete applications and assists students with obtaining documents required for the program admission.
- Gathers and analyzes data and prepares descriptive, statistical, and evaluative reports related to student recruitment.
- Meets monthly minimum quota for completed applications.
- Maintains liaison with counselors, faculty, and staff from target schools, community organizations, and social service agencies to facilitate enrollment into the program.
- Works with diverse populations of varying ages, education levels and cultural backgrounds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in any field and one (1) year of professional work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
- Possession of a valid driver's license, and ability to drive to Hawaii target schools.
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to engage and interact with the audience
- Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with other individuals
- Available to work evenings and weekends
Desired Qualifications:
- Successful experience working with an Upward Bound program or similar education equity program environment.
- Successful experience communicating with and working with high school students and parents.
- Personal experience overcoming academic and/or economic barriers similar to those typically encountered by the Upward Bound target population to attain a postsecondary education.
To Apply:
Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. A complete application must include: (1) cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum qualifications; (2) resume; (3) names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and (4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security numbers and birthdates from transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.
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Inquiries: Sarah Lips, slips@hawaii.edu
Please refer to the “Recruitment & Information Specialist Casual Hire” when making inquiries.
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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 permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.
