Job Details

Location : UH Manoa - Division of Student Success, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01500
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - OVPSS - SEED - Anuenue Center
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0000GA11
Description
Title: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: Anuenue Center/Pilina Support Team (PST)

Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Campus
Date Posted: July 16, 2026
Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Salary: Step 19 - $34,098.00 annually ($2,841.50/month)

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 begin 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 and Criteria | Graduate Division (hawaii.edu)
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Research the effectiveness of Pilina Support Team (PST) programs and outreach efforts in creating a sense of belonging at UH Manoa and create an annual report of findings.
2. Provide support to the PST by attending meetings, taking meeting minutes, supporting the chair with follow-up tasks, update folders in the committee's shared drive, disseminating meeting notices, minutes and other materials, etc.
3. 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.
4. Develop assessment tools and a data collection plan.
5. 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.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Acceptance or enrollment in a Masters or Doctoral program at the UH Manoa campus in good academic standing, if currently enrolled, maintain a 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.
2. Attention to detail and ability to manage several tasks.
3. Ability to facilitate online meetings including breakout rooms, chat discussions, and the Q&A features in Zoom and Google.
4. Understanding of Title IX, and campus climate initiatives.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

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 letterindicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum qualifications;

(2) CurrentResume;

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

(4) Copies of official transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. However, original official transcripts are required upon hire. Transcripts issued 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.

(5) Certificate of Completion of UHM Title IX Training for students.
Incomplete, late or unreadable applications will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will not be accepted.
Inquiries: Camaron Miyamoto; 808-956-9250; camaronm@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:

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: