(Casual Hire) Educational Specialist - Professional Tutor (TLC / Hale Kea Testing Center)

Posting number: 2026-01535

Department: Hawai'i Community College - Academic Affairs

Division: Learning Center

Job classification: CASUAL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Higher Education, Education, Training & Library

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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:                                    07/21/2026

Closing Date:                                   07/24/2026

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 Tutor supports

the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of tutoring, academic

coaching, and academic support services within the Testing & Learning Center (TLC)

across Hawaii Community College.

The Professional Tutor assists with the recruitment, onboarding, training, mentorship,

and ongoing development of peer tutors and student employees by modeling evidence-based tutoring practices, providing guidance and constructive feedback, and

collaborating with faculty and campus partners to promote consistent, high-quality

tutoring services. The Professional Tutor also assists with the development of tutor

training materials and professional development resources to support effective tutoring

practices across the college.

In addition, the Professional Tutor provides individualized and small-group tutoring and

academic coaching through in-person and virtual modalities to students across Hawaii

Community College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide individualized and small-group tutoring in English, writing, reading, ESL,

study skills, and related academic support through in-person, virtual, and hybrid

modalities.

2. Assist in the development, coordination, and delivery of tutor training and

professional development for peer tutors and student employees.

3. Mentor and support peer tutors by modeling effective tutoring practices,

professional standards, and providing coaching to strengthen tutoring

techniques, communication skills, and student engagement.

4. Assist with the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing development of peer tutors

and student employees.

5. Assist with outreach activities, classroom presentations, and promotion of

tutoring services.

6. Participate in assessment, program evaluation, and continuous improvement

activities to enhance tutoring effectiveness and student learning outcomes.

7. Attend staff meetings, training, and professional development activities.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or

university.

2. Functional knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of tutoring,

academic support, or student services.

3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with students, faculty, staff, and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

5. Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.

6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and general computer

applications.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in English, Writing, Rhetoric, Composition, Linguistics,

Education, ESL, or a closely related field.

2. Experience working in a college learning center, tutoring center, testing center,

writing center, or other academic support program.

3. Experience developing and delivering tutor training, instructional materials, or

professional development.

4. Experience mentoring, training, or coordinating peer tutors or student employees.

5. Experience providing academic coaching, tutoring, or study skills instruction in a

higher education setting.

6. Experience working with students from diverse educational, cultural, linguistic,

and socioeconomic backgrounds.

7. 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.

1. 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:
2. Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification;
3. Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance;
4. 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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