Graduate Assistant (0000GA11)

Posting number: 2026-01520

Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - President's Office at UH Manoa

Division: Manoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office

Job classification: GRADUATE ASSISTANT, 11-MO

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Planning and Development, Research

Summary

Title: Graduate Research Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: Office of the President/ Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (NHPoLAO)
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus
Date Posted: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 3, 2026

Salary: $2,627 per month (Step 17) @ 20 hours per week (Effective August 1, 2026)
Monthly Appointment Type: 11-Month
Part Time/ Full Time: Part Time
Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:
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 website Eligibility & Criteria | Graduate Division (hawaii.edu).

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs various research activities, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, evaluation reporting, and research.
2. Provides support in presenting data and evaluation findings.
3. Provides support with HPOKANHPoL strategic planning efforts.
4. Coordinates and assists with office programming.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. 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, Communications, Library and Information Sciences, Hawaiian Studies, Social Work, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.
2. Attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks.
3. Ability to maintain databases, proficient with basic computer software and hardware, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Wordpress, Canva, Zoom, Google, and Zotero.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
5. Previous experience collecting and/or analyzing qualitative or quantitative data.

Desirable Qualifications:
1. Experience with olelo Hawaii
2. Experience working in Native Hawaiian programs or communities
3. Experience in reporting writing and with a citation style (i.e., APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

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. Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter indicating your 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 three (3) professional references; and
4. Provide a writing sample of previous research experience; and 
5. 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.

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.

Inquiries: Paula MacCutcheon; 808-956-6586; paulamm@hawaii.edu.

Examples of duties