OPT Operations Jobs

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai’i 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) KoEC Operations Coordinator
Position Number: ***** Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Hawaii Community College
Location: North Hawaii (Honokaa)
Date Posted: November 6, 2026
Closing Date: November 8, 2026
Salary: $32.54/hour
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides and manages the day-to-day administrative support for the Ko Education Center (KoEC).
• Serves as KoEC building coordinator. Oversees coordination of day-to-day facilities management to include but not limited to submission of work orders and building renovations.
• Assists the Hawaii CC Administration with developing, supporting, and implementing programs that would serve the students and community of North Hawaii.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing KoEC budgets to ensure the budget is maintained and expended appropriately. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Supports and assists with personnel transactions, including recruitment, onboarding and evaluation.
• Provides supervision and training for personnel, including Civil Service and Student Assistants.
• Identifies, analyzes and finds resolution to facilities and operations problems including supplies/equipment requirements and staffing requirements.
• Maintains oversight of auxiliary service and facilities maintenance, including compilation of current and historical compliance information for preparation of reports as required.
• Keeps Hawaii CC Administration informed of concerns related to KoEC operations or facilities.
• Prepares reports on equipment usage and other media-related services.
• Responsible for the maintenance and operation of educational technology including the general use and multimedia classrooms.
• Works closely with the Hawaii CC IT department to develop, implement and evaluate technology-related policies and procedures at KoEC.
• Serves as the Center’s primary point of contact for technology support.
• Provides ongoing training and communication on technology safety and security.
• Provides and/or coordinates support for classes, meetings, presentation, special events and projects.
• Responsible for overseeing the coordination of community engagement events, including but not limited to convening planning committees, logistics and communication.
• Participates in outreach, engagement and marketing activities.
• Participates in College activities.
• Duties may include working outside of normally scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for management support with familiarity in fiscal administration, procurement, budget or operation management; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of business administration as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with business administration.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• 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, and spreadsheet software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations

Desirable Qualification:

• Experience in higher education facility, auxiliary, operations, technology, or maintenance services.
• Experience with the Kuali Financial System.
• Fiscal or budgetary planning experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience in planning and coordinating logistics, to include event planning, communications and project management.
• Experience in procurement.
• Experience in developing policies and/or procedures.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or experience supporting the success of students.

Application Submission:

- 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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Inquiries: 808-934-2525

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.

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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/