Description

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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) IT Specialist / Quality Assurance Specialist


Position Number: *CASUAL


Hiring Unit: Administration, Info Tec Svc, Academic Technologies


Location: UH System Offices, Manoa Campus


Date Posted: August 5, 2025


Closing Date: August 6, 2025


Band: A


Salary Range: $22/hour -$28/hour


Full Time/Part Time: Full Time


Schedule: Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours/wk


Temporary/Permanent: Temporary


DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Assists with all aspects of quality assurance in regards to all STAR software and data testing/debugging.
  • Ensure the smooth rollout and maintenance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot, scheduling software and other supporting software.
  • Generate logs and reports for quality assurance data testing.
  • Assist in testing the design and layout of web pages and user interface to ensure accuracy.
  • Create training documentation/videos and train faculty/staff/students in software navigation.
  • Create training documentation for the creation of AI chatbots to assist users with software navigation.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Management Information Systems or related field, and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for ensuring a smooth roll out of student-related software for higher education; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  • Experience and functional knowledge and understanding of technology, systems, hardware and software relating to and associated with student registration, appointment scheduling and scholarship application and allocation.
  • Demonstrated ability in critical thinking skills to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems in the area of student registration software for appointment scheduling and scholarship application and allocation.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with internal organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
  • Experience in Web Video production using DaVinci Resolve.
  • Entry level professional experience in SQL programming & debugging of student registration, reports and scheduling software.
  • Experience and functional knowledge and understanding of creating documentation for AI chatbots.
  • Experience and functional knowledge and understanding of web technologies like HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
  • Demonstrated ability to speak, read, comprehend, interpret, and write fluently in English.


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS


  • Experience and functional knowledge of STAR software: Direct Admit, Balance, Academic Logic, Scholarship Set Up & Access, Giving Tree, Userve and STAR GPS.
  • Entry level professional experience in SQL programming & debugging of STAR GPS, Academic Logic and Balance software.
  • Experience and functional knowledge and understanding of technology, systems, hardware and software associated with STAR software.
  • Experience and functional knowledge and understanding of creating documentation for AI chatbots in STAR GPS and Balance.


TO APPLY:


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Applicants must submit the following:


  • Cover letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met,
  • Resume,
  • The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references, and
  • Copies of educational transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at time of hire. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted. Transcripts issued from an institution outside of the United States of America (USA) 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.


Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable.


Please redact references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents.


Employment may be contingent on verification of credentials and other background information, including the completion of a criminal history check.


Inquiries:


(808) 956-9098, itsadmin@hawaii.edu


EEO, Clery Act, ADA

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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.


In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.


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/

Salary

USD 22 - 28 /hourly

Hourly based

Location

HI , United States Honolulu, HI, United States

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 month ago
Job Expire:
2 hours from now
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Role
Administrative

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