(CASUAL) PIPES Program Coordinator
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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 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) PIPES Program Coordinator

Hiring Unit: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/PIPES

Position: *Casual Hire*

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: December 11, 2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary: $24.00/hour

Full time/Part time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected begin January 2025 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.

Duties:

* Help organize and coordinate undergraduate programs and other related partnership efforts that engage and guide individuals from Hawaii and the Pacific in study and career pathways related to the care and resilience of island resources and communities.

* Assist with leading the design, planning, and implementing of the Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES), including managing program fiscal, logistical, recruitment, implementation, assessment and reporting.

* Drive vehicles to access field sites

* Develop and maintain collaborative and grant relationships with program partners across the university, State, and region to build and adapt programs to community needs.

* Work on increasing recruitment and retention of underrepresented students to fields of study related to the care, study, and resilience of island resources and communities in Hawaii and the Pacific by designing and developing new initiatives and coordinating efforts with university, agency, and community partners.

* Lead PIPES Olelo Hawaii Iniative through partner collaboration and project development.

* Represent the office at statewide and region-wide conservation and education meetings and outreach events.

* Develop grants proposals and program evaluations, manages program budget, maintains program data and assists with grant reporting.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Natural Resources & Environmental Management (NREM), Geography, Biology, Agriculture, or related conservation science, community, or natural resources field.

* At least six (6) months of experience coordinating experiential programs with participants of diverse backgrounds/cultures to assist with building their personal and professional pathways. with Hawaiian communities on collaborative projects.

* At least one (1) year of experience conducting scientific or applied research that included data collection and analysis.

* Experience working in collaboration with Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander communities and organizing community projects or service activities and building partnerships with institutional and community organizations.

* Fluent and proficient in the Native Hawaiian language.

Desirable Qualifications:

* Experience with internship programs at a college level with diverse audiences

* Knowledge of Hawaii's diverse ecosystems, conservation challenges, and social landscapes.

* Fluent and proficient in the Native Hawaiian language.

* Familiarity with scientific research methods relative to conservation biology.

* Knowledge of organizations in Hawaii involved with community conservation efforts.

* Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

* Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur.

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:

* Cover letter explaining how qualifications are met

* Resume

* Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references

* 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 birthdates on 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: Nalu O Connor, ...@hawaii.edu

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

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

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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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In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with reemployment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.

Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

Agency University of Hawaii

Department University of Hawai'i at Hilo Address 200 W. Kawili Street

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720

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