Computer Science Peer Mentor Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

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 such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Casual Hire - Tutoring Services Specialist Position Number: Casual Hire Hiring Unit: Academic Services Location: Leeward Community College Date Posted: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: 08/20/2026 11:59 PM, HST Salary: $26.69/per hour Schedule: Up to 40 hours /week Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: To begin approximately October 2026, pending availability of funds and actual staffing requirements. Description of Duties: Coordinate and support daily operations of the LRC and Writing Center, including peer-to-peer, embedded, in-person, and online tutoring, to support students. Monitor and manage Penjiapp tutoring scheduling system

Supervise and support peer content and writing tutors. Promote tutoring services. Respond to student and faculty inquiries.

Maintain accurate tutor records and compile usage and service data for tracking and reporting. Collaborate with faculty and staff to support overall Learning Commons operations. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Education, Humanities, or STEM-related fields, including English, Hawaiian Language or Studies, or Computer Science and 0 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for tutoring services or similar academic support services; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of academic support as demonstrated by the knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with higher education.

Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range of problems that may commonly occur in the area of tutoring support. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software. Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, and Slides). Desired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience coordinating or assisting with tutoring activities, initiatives, or communications between tutors, students, or staff in a higher-education or community-college setting.

Demonstrated ability to mentor or train peer tutors or student employees in academic-support settings. Background in facilitating learning or providing academic support in one or more disciplines offered at the college. Demonstrated experience using tutoring scheduling platforms such as Penjiapp.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff in a college environment. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Documents include: Graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution of higher education showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted.

Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.). Transcripts 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

Resume. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last application submitted will be reviewed. Separate documents and application materials must be submitted for each position.

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date of the advertisement.

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Inquiries: Leeward Community College Human Resources Office 808-455-0326 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, 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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.