Education H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Hawaii
H-1B visa sponsorship education jobs in Hawaii span public universities, K-12 school districts, and research institutions across Honolulu, Hilo, and Maui. The University of Hawaii System is the state's most active H-1B sponsor in this sector, filing for faculty, researchers, and specialized instructional roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
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*** 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. 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) Financial Aid Specialist
Hiring Unit: Financial Aid Office
Position: Casual Hire
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: June 16, 2026
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Salary: $26.00/hour
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin July 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Duties:
- Perform in depth evaluation and verification of financial aid applications ensuring that applications are complete and accurate in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Determine Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility. Utilize and interpret STAR Degree Report for Advisors when needed.
- Effectively utilize Federal electronic programs such as NSLDS, COD and FSA Partner Connect to determine Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage and Loan Eligibility.
- Coordinates communications with students and potential students via email, Chatbot, social media and other communication outlets to increase FAFSA application and completion.
- Manage documents received by the office by ensuring accuracy, verifying completion and that the appropriate action is taken on each document received.
- Manage email communication for the office and ensure email inquiries are answered in a timely and accurate manner.
- Supervise, train and evaluate student assistant’s performance when needed.
- Counsel students on all financial aid programs and on specifics related to their financial aid awards.
- Manage and ensure electronic storage of financial aid documents to Onbase, UH’s document imaging system.
- Manage and record receipt of all scholarship and loan checks received by the office. Ensure eligibility based on requirements provided by the scholarship committees and loan servicers. Recalculate financial aid award if necessary.
- Maintain current knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs by attending and completing training via webinars, workshops and federal training sites.
- Interpret and apply Federal and State laws, rules and regulations in order to determine appropriate use of judgment.
- Assist students and parents regarding the financial aid process and respond to inquiries.
- Advise and refer students to services offered by UH Hilo when appropriate.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field and 1 year of professional experience; 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 field of financial aid demonstrated by 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 the field of financial aid.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the Financial Aid Office.
- 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 members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Desirable Qualifications:
- One year of experience in providing financial aid, educational services, counseling, or other assistance to students and student groups including experience with minority or disadvantaged groups.
- Prior work experience in a university financial aid office.
- Prior experience using the Banner Student Information System and Federal Financial Aid Information System such as Edconnect, COD, CPS, and NSLDS.
- Demonstrated experience providing financial aid assistance to graduate level students in a Professional School.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex financial aid problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic.
To Apply:
/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.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Kolby Santiago, kolby@hawaii.edu
Please refer to the Financial Aid Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.
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/
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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. 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) Financial Aid Specialist
Hiring Unit: Financial Aid Office
Position: Casual Hire
Location: UH Hilo
Date Posted: June 16, 2026
Closing Date: June 23, 2026
Salary: $26.00/hour
Full time/Part time: Full time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Casual Hire temporary appointment is expected to begin July 2026 or soon thereafter. Not to exceed 89 days.
Duties:
- Perform in depth evaluation and verification of financial aid applications ensuring that applications are complete and accurate in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Determine Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility. Utilize and interpret STAR Degree Report for Advisors when needed.
- Effectively utilize Federal electronic programs such as NSLDS, COD and FSA Partner Connect to determine Pell Lifetime Eligibility Usage and Loan Eligibility.
- Coordinates communications with students and potential students via email, Chatbot, social media and other communication outlets to increase FAFSA application and completion.
- Manage documents received by the office by ensuring accuracy, verifying completion and that the appropriate action is taken on each document received.
- Manage email communication for the office and ensure email inquiries are answered in a timely and accurate manner.
- Supervise, train and evaluate student assistant’s performance when needed.
- Counsel students on all financial aid programs and on specifics related to their financial aid awards.
- Manage and ensure electronic storage of financial aid documents to Onbase, UH’s document imaging system.
- Manage and record receipt of all scholarship and loan checks received by the office. Ensure eligibility based on requirements provided by the scholarship committees and loan servicers. Recalculate financial aid award if necessary.
- Maintain current knowledge of state and federal financial aid programs by attending and completing training via webinars, workshops and federal training sites.
- Interpret and apply Federal and State laws, rules and regulations in order to determine appropriate use of judgment.
- Assist students and parents regarding the financial aid process and respond to inquiries.
- Advise and refer students to services offered by UH Hilo when appropriate.
- Other Duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a baccalaureate degree in any field and 1 year of professional experience; 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 field of financial aid demonstrated by 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 the field of financial aid.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the Financial Aid Office.
- 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 members and individuals.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
Desirable Qualifications:
- One year of experience in providing financial aid, educational services, counseling, or other assistance to students and student groups including experience with minority or disadvantaged groups.
- Prior work experience in a university financial aid office.
- Prior experience using the Banner Student Information System and Federal Financial Aid Information System such as Edconnect, COD, CPS, and NSLDS.
- Demonstrated experience providing financial aid assistance to graduate level students in a Professional School.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex financial aid problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic.
To Apply:
/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.
Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquiries: Kolby Santiago, kolby@hawaii.edu
Please refer to the Financial Aid Specialist Casual Hire when making inquiries.
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/
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
H-1B Education Job Roles in Hawaii
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Which education employers in Hawaii most commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
The University of Hawaii System, including its flagship Manoa campus and community college branches, is the most active H-1B visa sponsor in Hawaii's education sector. The Hawaii Department of Education also files H-1B petitions for qualified teachers in hard-to-fill subject areas. Smaller private institutions and language schools occasionally sponsor, though volume is limited compared to the state university system.
Which cities in Hawaii have the most education H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Honolulu accounts for the largest share of education H-1B roles in Hawaii, driven by the University of Hawaii at Manoa and several private colleges concentrated on Oahu. Hilo is a secondary hub due to the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Positions on Maui and Kauai exist but are far less frequent, typically tied to community college campuses or public school district openings.
What types of education roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Hawaii?
Roles that qualify require a specialty occupation, meaning the position normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field directly related to the job duties. In education, this typically includes university faculty, research scientists, curriculum specialists, educational technologists, and certain licensed K-12 teachers in shortage subjects such as special education, STEM, and English language learning. General teaching aide or paraprofessional positions usually do not qualify.
How do I find education H-1B sponsorship jobs in Hawaii?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you filter for education roles with verified H-1B sponsorship history in Hawaii. Because Hawaii's education H-1B market is concentrated among a small number of institutional employers, filtering by employer filing history is more efficient than broad job searches. Migrate Mate surfaces which employers have actively filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for education roles, saving you significant research time.
Are there any Hawaii-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in education?
Hawaii's geographic isolation means most education H-1B roles are tied to a relatively small number of large institutions, so the sponsoring employer pool is narrower than in mainland states. Positions at the University of Hawaii System are cap-exempt, meaning petitions are not subject to the annual H-1B lottery, which is a significant practical advantage. Public school district roles are generally cap-subject and must go through the standard USCIS process.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B education jobs in Hawaii?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.