Job Details

Salary: See Position Description
Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01708
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Social Sciences - Social Science Research Institute
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: N/A
Description

Description
****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: Administrative Officer
Position Number: ****Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: SSRI/TASI, College of Social Sciences
Location:University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Date Posted: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 08/05/2026
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Work Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week
Type: Temporary, Not to Exceed 08/15/2027
Funding:Federal Funds

Other Conditions:
To begin as soon as August 16, 2026 for up to August 15, 2027, dependent on availability of funding and program need.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. *Serves as an Administrative Officer for the University of Hawaii (UH) Telecommunications and Social Research Institute/Pacific Health Information Data Center (TASI/PHIDC) of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and its programs.
2.*Provides a full range of administrative support services to include, but not limited to. budget planning, monitoring, and management; preparation of grant proposals and/or cooperative agreements and task orders; financial accounting and reporting; procurement budget personnel; and inventory management.
3.*Responsible for overseeing and monitoring inventory of project equipment to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, federal, state, UH/Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCIJH) policies and procedures,
4.*Assists Principal Investigators (PI) with proposal development. Reviews proposals to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, federal, state, UH/RCUH procedures and guidelines.
5.*Prepares, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions and other fiscal and procurement documents for UH and RCUH.
6.*Formulates and manages budget and budget projections to ensure program objectives are met within available budget.
7.*Provides technical and administrative advice, interpretations, and/or makes effective recommendations regarding applicable policies, procedures and other administrative requirements to the project coordinator, Director, and Pl.
8.*Collects and analyzes fiscal, budget, and program data and prepares various reports as required by management, and provides technical administrative recommendations.
9.*Responsible for all aspects of personnel functions, including recruiting, onboarding, and
evaluations.
10. *Works with both UH and RCIJH fiscal and human resources staff to meet program needs/requirements.
11.*Serves on the program/project management team and provides guidance for administrative matters.
12. *Keeps up to date of changes in applicable administrative and fiscal policies and procedures.
13. *Establishes, implements, reviews and/or amends the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for UH TASI/PHIDC of the SSRI.
14. *Ensures compliance with applicable Laws, regulations. policies" procedures and other guidelines.
15. *Supervises staff and student assistants.
16. *Trains staff and student assistants in pre-auditing financial documents and other tasks as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
* Denotes Essential Functions
To Apply:

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

1. Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. Resume
3. Name and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references
4. Official transcripts (copies are acceptable, however, original and official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.

Inquiries: Lorna Ramiscal, lornaram@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
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