What are the responsibilities and job description for the (Casual Hire) Health and Wellness Education Specialist position at University of Hawai'i?
Location : Honolulu, HI
Job Type : Part-Time Temporary
Job Number : 2025-00563
Department : Office of the Vice President for Academic Strategy System
Division : Office of Student Affairs
Opening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 5 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Hawaii
Position Number : :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.
- Casual Hire
- Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (AVPSA), develops and administers operational aspects of the Health and Wellness awareness program for the 10 campuses of the University of Hawai'i System.
- Works closely with the AVPSA, UH System Basic Needs staff, and vice chancellors, health directors and mental health directors across the 10 UH System campuses to identify available resources and gaps in programming. Researches, collects, organizes, and distributes available data.
- Assists with developing proactive outreach and education programming and media products / events for faculty, staff, and student awareness of available resources. Creates, manages and submits information to the unit's communication personnel for sharing via email, on the program website, and via social media.
- Assists with organizing professional development opportunities for students, student affairs professionals and other UH employees on related topics.
- Denotes Essential Functions
Working Title : Health & Wellness Education Specialist
Position Number :Hiring Unit : VP for Academic Strategy, Office of Student Affairs
Location : Statewide
Date Posted : March 4, 2025
Closing Date : March 5, 2025; 11 : 59 PM HST
Salary : $24.85 / hour
Schedule : Part-Time, Not to exceed 19 hours / week
Temporary / Permanent : Temporary, Not to exceed 03 / 16 / 2026
Funding : General
Other Conditions : To begin as soon as possible.
Duties and Responsibilities :
5. Assists with logistical support for meetings, events, and conferences coordinated around supporting the health and wellness needs across the UH System.
6. Travel to the 10 campuses of the University of Hawai'i System may be required.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Social Sciences, Communication, or related field and 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for project / program planning and management; or any equivalent combination of education and / or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of health and wellness programming as demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with health and wellness programming.
4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of health and wellness programming.
5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. Ability to travel independently in a timely and efficient manner, to various campuses statewide (including inter-island)
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 or CV; (2) cover letter indicating interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications of the position are met; and (3) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone number, addresses and email addresses) of at least three professional references. Note : If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries :
Jill Chun, (808) 956-3963,
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit :
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.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at : , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
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 :
Salary : $25
