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Description **** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire appointments, 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 provided to regular Board of Regents or 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.

Title: (Casual Hire) Educational Specialist - Professional Tutor (TLC / Hale Kea Testing Center) Position Number: ***** Casual Hire Hiring Unit: Hawaii Community College Location: Hilo Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 09/11/2026 Salary: $22.00/hour Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Position Summary: Under the direction of the Student Success Coordinator, the Professional Writing Tutor supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of writing tutoring and academic support services within the Testing & Learning Center (TLC) across Hawaii Community College. The Professional Writing Tutor provides day-to-day guidance and supervision of student tutors; models evidence-based, student-centered tutoring practices; observes tutoring practices and provides constructive feedback; and supports student tutors in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to provide consistent, high-quality academic support. The Professional Writing Tutor communicates concerns requiring further action to the Student Success Coordinator

The Professional Writing Tutor develops and facilitates tutor training and professional development activities and provides individualized and small-group tutoring and academic coaching through in-person and virtual modalities Job Responsibilities: Provide individualized and small-group tutoring in English, writing, reading, ESL, study skills, and related academic support through in-person, virtual, and hybrid modalities. Assist with the development, coordination, and delivery of tutor training and professional development for peer tutors and student employees. Mentor and support peer tutors by modeling effective tutoring practices, professional standards, and providing coaching to strengthen tutoring techniques, communication skills, and student engagement.

Assist with the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of peer tutors and student employees. Assist with outreach activities, classroom presentations, and promotion of tutoring services. Participate in assessment, program evaluation, and continuous improvement activities to enhance tutoring effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Rhetoric, Composition, Linguistics, Education, ESL, or a closely related field.

Functional knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of tutoring, academic support, or student services. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and general computer applications. Desirable Qualifications: Experience working in a college learning center, tutoring center, testing center, writing center, or other academic support program.

Experience developing and delivering tutor training, instructional materials, or professional development. Experience mentoring, training, or coordinating peer tutors or student employees. Experience providing academic coaching, tutoring, or study skills instruction in a higher education setting.

Experience working with students from diverse educational, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Knowledge of evidence-based tutoring practices, learning strategies, and student success principles Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted).

Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued 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 will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant: Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification; Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance; Resume

Letters of recommendation are welcome. Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.

The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

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