AANAPISI Campus Jobs

AANAPISI (pronounced “Ah-nah-pee-see”) stands for “Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.” UH Hilo is designated as an “AANAPISI” institution because of our large numbers of Asian American and Pacific Islander students. We have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Education that includes providing opportunities for students to engage in “high impact” activities to help you remain in and graduate from UH Hilo.

The “high impact” activities include working on in various units/offices throughout campus; serving as a research assistant with a faculty member or working in an internship; and providing service to the community in various capacities, such as tutoring and mentoring students in the Hilo community.

Hiring Priorities

The highest priority to participate in the program is based on the following criteria:

UH Hilo classified undergraduate student
Pacific islander ethnicity
Financial need (as demonstrated through the FAFSA financial aid application)

Eligibility

UH Hilo students (HCC students not eligible)
enrolled at least half-time
minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
maintaining satisfactory academic progress

Not Eligible

students whose home campus is not UH Hilo (e.g., HCC students)
graduate and post-baccalaureate students
students who have previously earned a baccalaureate degree
Native Hawaiians do not qualify for the purpose of this grant

Application Deadlines

Opportunities are available on a rolling basis; there is no deadline. Please note that students who are deemed eligible to participate in the program are not guaranteed a position.

Mandatory

Students who are placed in an AANAPISI job are required to participate in the following:

AANAPISI Job Training: Anyone interested in a job is required to attend one of these sessions. Participation in this training does NOT guarantee placement, but you will not be considered until you have completed this training.
- August, 2012
  - Thursday, 8/23/2012, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, PISC (Postponed to 8/30/2012)
  - Friday, 8/24/2012, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, PISC
  - Tuesday, 8/28/2012, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, PISC
  - Thursday, 8/30/2012, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, PISC
- September, 2012
  - Monday, 9/10/2012, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Campus Center 301
Mid-Year Meeting: For ALL students who are currently employed on campus through AANAPISI grant
- January 15, 2013, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, PISC
Volunteer in AANAPISI-funded High Impact Programs
- February 8-9, 2013 - Pacific Islander Higher Education Conference (volunteer sign up on www.pacificstudents.org)
Job Placement Online Evaluation
- Coming soon

Highly Recommended

We appreciate your help in completing the anonymous surveys to help us improve services and programs at the PISC. Participation in this survey is voluntary.

How to Apply

Steps to apply for a position if you meet the above eligibility requirements:

Job Listing - Check our job listing of AANAPISI-funded positions on our website and choose the position that you most qualify for or meet your interest.
Cover Letter - We recommend you put together a cover letter addressed to the supervisor listed on the job listing position. (Tip: What's a cover letter?)
Resume (Required) - Attach a Word or PDF version of your most update resume. Be sure the resume is updated. (Tip: Five Resume Tips for College Students).

If Offered a Job...

You will need to visit the RCUH Hiring Procedures for forms to bring to the Pacific Islander Student Center.

More Information

Contact Vid Raatior (raatior@hawaii.edu), 808-933-3817 or come by the PISC in Campus Center 307.