Graduate Assistant

Description

Title: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: Hawaii Papa o ke Ao Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (HPOKA NHPoLAO)/ Pilina Support Team (PST)

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus

Date Posted: May 5, 2025

Closing Date: May 16, 2025

Salary: Step 13 ($2,245.50 per month). Effective 8/1/25, salary will increase: Step 14 ($2,335.50 per month) at 20 hours per week

Monthly Appointment Type: 11-Month

Part Time/ Full Time: Part Time

Full Time Equivalency: 50%

Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

This position is for an appointment of 11 months, to being as soon as possible; renewal of appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, availability of funds, and meeting the eligibility requirements of the assistantship (for details, go to the UHM Graduate Division website Eligibility & Criteria Graduate Division (hawaii.edu).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to the Pilina Support Team (PST) by attending meetings, taking meeting minutes, supporting the co-chairs with follow-up tasks, update folders in the committee’s shared drive, disseminating meeting notices, minutes and other materials, etc.

Support PST online events and in-person (as determined) by providing online tech support, assisting with registration with email reminders and announcements, taking notes during events, creating follow-up materials from events to share with campus population, etc.

Assist PST communication efforts in partnership with the UH Communications Office to include, but not limited to creating social media content, assisting with PST website, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Acceptance or enrollment in a Masters or PhD program at the UH Manoa campus in good academic standing, if currently enrolled, 3.0 GPA or above and making appropriate progress toward degree. Pursuing a degree in Educational Administration, Public Administration, Communication, Urban and Regional Planning, Public Health, or a related field.

Attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks.

Ability to facilitate online meetings including breakout rooms, chat discussions, and the Q&A features in Zoom and Goggle.

Understanding of Title IX, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Familiarity with pilina building activities such as pilina circles.

To Apply:

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Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

(1) Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

(2) Resume;

(3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references; and

(4)Copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

(5) Certificate of Completion of UHM Title IX Training for students.

NOTE: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. Only complete applications will be passed on to the search committee for consideration. No late applications will be accepted.

Inquiries:

Paula MacCutcheon; ;

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:

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: 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: