Description
Title: Graduate Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: College of Social Sciences, Digital Studios, Dean's Office
Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu, HI)
Date Posted: 04/21/2026
Closing Date: 04/27/2026
Salary Information: Step 18 - $32,784 annual (MA program); Step 19 - $34,098 annual (PhD program)
Monthly Type: 11-month
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time - Full-Time equivalency 50%
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately Fall 2026, not-to-exceed July 31, 2027. Renewal dependent upon satisfactory work performance, program needs, academic progress, and availability of funds. Pending position clearance and availability of funds.
Duties and Responsibilities - Under the direction of the CSS Digital Studios Director, assists in the development and implementation of research, evaluation, and assessment functions for the College’s Digital Studios.
- The Graduate Assistant (GA) will be responsible for assisting with the operation and management of the CSS Digital Studios, related operations in the College of Social Sciences, to include operating equipment and monitoring and assisting users of the facility and student employee staff in a supervisory role.
- Assist Director of Digital Studios in developing training and curriculum materials for academic purposes. This will include materials for the acquisition and installation of new equipment and software for the expansion of the Digital Studios facilities at the Sinclair Student Success Center.
- Assist Digital Studios Director with project management and/or event planning.
- GA will assist Digital Studios Director with development of an annual summer program which would focus on interactive activities; such as crisis communications training and/or potential student or community academic workshops.
- GA will work on development of an instructional manual for the studio facility and the equipment therein.
- Must be available summer, evenings and weekend, when necessary.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, in a graduate degree program at the time of hire and throughout the appointment period, be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or above;
- Strong organizational, writing, communication, and instructional skills;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relations with the Director of Digital Studios and students;
- Knowledge of professional video and audio equipment and software, including but not limited to cameras, microphones, video monitors, streaming equipment, digital production accessories, engineering equipment, and/or associated lighting and grip equipment;
- Knowledge of video production software and specifications including but not limited to, video editing, audio editing, graphic creation, animation, video streaming, computer systems, remote video production equipment in multiple formats, and as required;
- Knowledge of specifications for professional video and audio delivery including but not limited to, codecs, formats, aspect ratios, audio range limitations, data rates;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Knowledge of Google Workspace including Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Slides, Forms, Sites;
- Knowledge of Adobe Cloud including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, InDesign;
- Ability to work both independently and reliably within a team;
- Ability to meet deadlines specified by Digital Studios Director.
Desirable Qualifications- Prior work experience on a University of Hawaii campus.
- Demonstrated experience in working with other students and staff on projects and events.
- Willingness to learn new technology practices and adapt to new environments.
- Knowledge of University of Hawaii System, including its academic policies.
- Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. This requirement may be fulfilled by possession of a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License (Class 3), valid comparable driver’s license, or use of other means of transportation, which meets the position's needs.
- Experience with digital signage messaging and software applications.
- Demonstrated successful completion of goal oriented projects within deadline and specifications.
- Working knowledge and practice of graphic and web design, photography, and social media theory and specifications.
- Excellent writing, communications, project management and instructional skills.
- Ability to: work with others; follow instructions and carry out projects with little or no supervision; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; manage competing priorities and deadlines; attend college events and work irregular hours.
- Demonstrated ability of being highly motivated.
- Possesses good judgment skills and initiative.
To Apply:Submit a cover letter explaining how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; a resume or CV with names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and recent transcripts. For security reasons, do not send applications via email. Applications must be submitted electronically to Sherrie White [
swhite7@hawaii.edu] via the UH FileDrop Service at
https://www.hawaii.edu/filedrop/ with the expiration timer for the file upload to 14 days.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials will not be returned.
Inquiries:Sherrie White at
swhite7@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: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
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:
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.
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/
