College and Career Mentor (Casual)

Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2024-02373
Department: Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy System
Division: Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education Office
Opening Date: 10/24/2024
Closing Date: 10/27/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: ****Casual
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: College and Career mentor
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: OVPAS / Hawai'i P-20 Partnerships for Education
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: October 24, 2024
Closing Date: October 27, 2024; 11:59pm; HST
Salary: $23.00/hour
Schedule: Not to Exceed 19 hours/week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Extramural
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with college peer mentors to organize and facilitate workshops and events for Ke Ala Na'auao first-year college students.
2. Assist college peer mentors in their nudging initiative by reviewing communications, tracking responses, and maintaining an updated tracking system.
3. Assist in reviewing and updating toolkits and guidebooks for training college peer mentors and supporting outreach initiatives.
4. Support outreach efforts at GEAR UP middle and high schools by assisting with onboarding, college & career fairs, and classroom presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of baccalaureate degree
2. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
4. Must possess strong capability using Zoom and Signal vine for communication purposes.
5. Experience working with students from underrepresented populations in postsecondary education.
6. Working knowledge of cultures, history, and languages of Hawaii's academically underserved populations.
7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
8. Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
9. Knowledge of undergraduate program requirements and financial aid processes.

Desired Qualifications

1. Experience working with the University of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii Department of Education and / or college access programs in Hawaii.
2. Familiarity with GEAR UP program and Hawaii P-20
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Familiarity with virtual engagement for students and family members.
5. Familiarity with design software such as Canva and Adobe Suite.

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) resume; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references.
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Inquiries:
Erika Hall, (808) 956-4603,
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