Description
Title: GRADUATE ASSISTANT (0000GA11-Ola HAWAII)
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
Location: UH Manoa
Date Posted: April 1, 2026
Closing Date: April 16, 2026
Salary Information: Minimum salary: $2,335.50 per month. Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type:11-month
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (.50 FTE)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Extramural funds
Other Conditions: (if applicable)
To begin approximately May 1, 2026 or as soon, thereafter, as possible. Not to exceed May 31, 2027. Flexible hours and locations of work. Continuation dependent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate activities of the Investigator Development Core (IDC) of Ola HAWAII, a U54 grant based at the John A. Burns School of Medicine to support the development of health disparities research and researchers at the University of Hawai‘i.
- Coordinate weekly meetings of the IDC by developing the agenda, arranging the Zoom link for meetings, and drafting and distributing minutes.
- Attend other meetings of Ola HAWAII, including meetings with funders, advisors, and the leadership group.
- Coordinate Mentoring Bootcamp, an annual multi-session workshop providing grant-related training to investigators.
- Coordinate the pilot projects program, working with the team to develop the call for proposals, schedule informational webinars, select reviewers and coordinate receipt of proposal reviews, and report findings to Ola HAWAII leadership.
- Assist in organizing other events and trainings as needed.
- Collect and manage evaluation data.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a classified degree-seeking student in a Masters or PhD program under UHM Graduate Division;
- Be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Maintain 6 credits per semester with the exception of those who have reached 800 (dissertation) or 700F (thesis)
- Solid independent and collaborative work ethic;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Proficient with spreadsheets, word-processing and e-mail
- Must be available for weekly team meetings.
Desirable Qualifications
- PhD student;
- Research experience
To Apply:
Click on the "APPLY" button on the top right-hand corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following REQUIRED documents/information.
1. Current resume or curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
3. Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references;
4. Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire).
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Inquiries:
Dr. Kathryn L Braun at 808-956-5768; email: kbraun@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/
