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READVERTISEMENT (Casual Hire) Fiscal Specialist, CTAHR/Admin

University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Overview

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.

Position Details Title:

(Casual Hire) Fiscal Specialist

Position Number:

Casual Hire

Vacancies:

2

Hiring Unit:

College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resilience (CTAHR), Office of Administrative Services

Location:

UH at Manoa

Date Posted:

December 4, 2025

Closing Date:

Continuous; first review December 10, 2025.

Salary:

$25.72/hour; negotiable depending on experience

Schedule:

Up to 40 hours/week

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide staff support for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) Fiscal Office.

Review, approve and post fiscal transactions (including accounts receivable and payables and receivables) as assigned, and addressing issues or discrepancies with requisitioners or appropriate system offices.

Track approved expenditures in Budget Projection Sheets, reconcile accounts regularly and monitor account balances, informing the Fiscal Manager, assigned Fiscal Specialist, and/or Principal Investigator of potential issues (i.e. projected deficits, unallowable expenditures, etc.).

Provide staff support in procurement including review and approval of requisitions, purchase orders, inter-departmental orders, travel documents (requests and completion reports), and p-card transactions in accordance with Federal, State and UH policies and procedures.

Draft Standard Operating Procedures and training materials for faculty and staff on fiscal topics.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree.

At least 1 year of professional experience with responsibilities for business administration and/or accounting.

Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in accounting demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts.

Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with office management and/or accounting.

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 use Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word software.

Desirable Qualifications

Some experience working in a University fiscal environment.

Familiarity with the University of Hawaii’s policies and procedures.

To Apply Click in the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Candidates must also submit/attach:

Cover Letter summarizing the candidate’s interest and qualifications for the position;

Current Resume or Curriculum vitae (CV);

Names of three (3) professional references, including title and contact information (phone number & email address);

Official transcripts or original documentation from the institution confirming the degree (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts sent directly from the degree-granting institution are required upon hire). Diplomas will not be accepted.

Note: Complete applications and required document attachments must be submitted before close of vacancy. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.

Inquiries: Katrina Kruhm, kkruhm@hawaii.edu

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/

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