<p>Description</p> <p>Title: Graduate Research Assistant</p> <p>Position Number: 0000GA11</p> <p>Hiring Unit: Office of the President/ Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (NHPoLAO)</p> <p>Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus</p> <p>Date Posted: August 22, 2025</p> <p>Closing Date: September 8, 2024</p> <p>Salary: $2,335.50 per month (Step 14) @ 20 hours per week</p> <p>Monthly Appointment Type: 11-Month</p> <p>Part Time/ Full Time: Part Time</p> <p>Full Time Equivalency: 50%</p> <p>Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary</p> <p>Other Conditions:</p> <p>This position is temporary; 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 websiteEligibility & Criteria | Graduate Division (hawaii.edu).</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs various research activities, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, evaluation reporting, and research.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides support in presenting data and evaluation findings.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides support with NHPoL strategic planning efforts.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinates and assists with office programming.</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> </li></ol> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li> <p>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 Education, Psychology, Communication and Information Sciences, Social Work, Urban and Regional Planning, or a related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to maintain databases, proficient with basic computer software and hardware, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Wordpress, Canva, Zoom, and Google.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Previous experience collecting and/or analyzing qualitative or quantitative data</p> </li></ol> <p>Desirable Qualifications:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Experience with 'olelo Hawai'i</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working in Native Hawaiian programs or communities</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in reporting writing and with APA style</p> </li></ol> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.</p> <p>Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicants must submit the following:</p> <p>1.Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;</p> <ol start="2"> <li> <p>Resume;</p> </li><li> <p>Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three (3) professional references; and</p> </li><li> <p>Copy ofunofficial 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.</p> </li></ol> <p>IMPORTANT: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please DO NOT include any self-identifying photos, REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE on any documents within the application packet. 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. Incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered.</p> <p>Inquiries: Paula MacCutcheon; 808-956-2697;paulamm@hawaii.edu.</p> <p>EEO, Clery Act, ADA</p> <p>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/</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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/</p>