(CASUAL) Bonner Program Coordinator

****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 such as paid leave and holidays. 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
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Center for Community Engagement
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: May 11, 2026
Closing Date: May 18, 2026
Salary Range: $30.29/hour
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops and coordinates the University of Hawaii at Hilo Bonner Leader Program in compliance with National Bonner Program guidelines
2. Develops and implements plans to identify, recruit, and select students
3. Tracks students participation and manages records utilizing web-based reporting Systems
4. Addresses concerns and issues related to student performance and participation5. Functions as the primary liaison with community partners
5. Monitors partnership progress with respect to community impact and student development
6. Oversees affiliation and communicates with the Bonner Foundation
7. Plans and implements key events, such as Orientation, the first-year service trip, the Celebration of Learning and Summer Leadership Institute.
8. Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in any field and 0 years of professional experience
2. Demonstrate knowledge and experience working with student in organizations, teams, associations, or other structured groups
3. Familiarity with post-secondary collegiate mission and goals related to student-focused programs, i.e. leadership development and civic engagement
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and community
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and carry out multiple tasks and manage work priorities
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a variety of situations
   

Desirable Qualifications

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

To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach each required document. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met
2. Resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
5. 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 number and birth date on transcript copies. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted. Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. All requested documents/information become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing 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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