Casual Student Life Activity Specialist

JOB ****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University 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.
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: Casual Student Life Activity SpecialistHiring Unit: UH West Oahu Student AffairsPosition Number: ****Casual HireLocation: Kapolei Salary Range: $24.
00/hourDate Posted: 12/17/2023Closing Date: 12/19/2023Schedule: NTE 15 hours/weekPermanent/Temporary: Temporary Duties and Responsibilities: This position is located within the Student Life Center at the University of Hawai'i-West O?ahu campus and is responsible for the management of student life activities, programs, and services.
Position will work with unit lead, program heads and student leaders in creating experiences that support student life and student engagement in campus life opportunities, programs, and services.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISING, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Provides organizational advising, counseling, and teaching to assigned chartered student organization(s) to improve students’ interpersonal and leadership skills to work effectively within team settings.
Serves as a student advocate to students, student organizations, and University departments.
Represents and supports the University mission to students and student organizations.
Understands and communicates philosophy and intent underlying University policies and procedures to students and student organizations.
Assist in providing training and development to students involved in registered independent student organizations (RISOs), student groups, and other teams, including annual registration, orientation for services access, organizational consultation, program planning, fiscal processing, and teambuilding.
CO-CURRICULAR INTERVENTION PROGRAMS & SERVICES Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates student activities and programs which contribute to individual wellness, interpersonal development, and sense of belonging/community-building.
These programs include but are not limited to monthly events, involvement fairs, evening events, family-oriented events, performance arts, crafts, cultural arts, personal wellness, educational and career development.
Duties include, but are not limited to: assesses the needs of students and the University community.
plan and organize curricula and objectives to meet assessed needs.
form partnerships and work collaboratively with others in coordinating and delivering quality courses, programs, and services.
arranges for, procure, and prepare necessary resources.
arranges for participant registration which includes development and preparation of registration materials; and work in conjunction with departmental staff and other professional staff to develop and implement curriculum, programs and services.
Recruits, interviews, employs, trains, coaches, and evaluates student employees, student volunteers, and others involved in student activities.
Duties include, but are not limited to: design and implement a recruitment plan and program that reaches diverse groups of students.
plan and organize training, instruction, and evaluation.
Designs opportunities and activities that promote the co-curricular experience, out-of-classroom learning and the development of campus community.
Duties include but are not limited to: present at appropriate training, orientations, etc.
to publicize and expose individuals to co-curricular involvement and recreational leisure opportunities.
improves marketing and outreach approaches to encourage student involvement and participation.
develops and provides marketing and outreach services and programs.
OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Administers and coordinates the event request and reservations for student life facilities spaces.
This includes processing event orders and confirmations to all requestors.
Builds and maintains close working relationships with the Food Service and Events Office, Security and Custodial staff, to ensure operations of student life facilities are secured and sanitized in preparation for and following student life events and programs.
Recruits, counsels, supervises, and evaluates students involved in student life employment opportunities.
This includes assessing employee training needs, designing, and implementing appropriate training, advising, counseling, and performance coaching.
Exercises budgetary direction and accountability for delegated accounts.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Developing, expending, monitoring, and administering operating budget and other financial plans for student life programs and services.
Facilitating and/or preparing paperwork required for budget expenditure and revenue collection, according to university policies and procedures.
Regularly reviewing fiscal reports to monitor proper revenue streams and expenditure flows.
Reporting budget variances to supervisor and others, as required; and Ensuring that staff members are employing generally accepted cash handling controls and upholding appropriate internal controls to promote fiscal soundness of parent and family programs and services.
Assist program head in the cleanliness and maintenance of all student life facilitiesMinimum Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, business administration, social sciences, human development, humanities, or related field and 6 months of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing educational services or assistance to students and student groups or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.
Desirable Qualifications: 1.
Knowledge of or experience with university policies and procedures.
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Skilled in working collaboratively in problem-solving.
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Effectiveness in establishing rapport with student organization leaders4.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions 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: resume cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position are met.
names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional referencestranscripts (copies are acceptable, but originals are required at the time of hire) Note: Please create an account if this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV.
Inquiries: UH West Oahu Human Resources: uhwohr@hawaii.
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