Graduate Assistant, School of Hawaiian Knowledge (701101)

Honolulu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Title:Graduate Assistant

Position Number:0070101

Hiring Unit:Deans Office Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge

Location:Manoa

Date Posted:December 26 2025

Closing date:December 30 2025

Monthly Type:11 Month

Salary:GA Step 14 - $2335.50 monthly; ($28026 annual)

Full Time/Part Time:Party Time 50% Full Time Equivalency(FTE)

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Funding:General Funds

Other Conditions:Appointment to begin immediately. Continuation is contingent upon satisfactory work performance and academic eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Dean of the Hawaiinuiakea the Graduate Assistant will:

Assist with the development planning and execution of work plans to support Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian Knowledge initiatives projects and and community-based efforts.
Provide support in translation of select school communications between English and Hawaiian.
Oversee the peer mentors and provide coordination tracking and project-management support for the early college initiatives.
Communicate and collaborate with personnel across HSHK and the University of Hawaii to ensure effective and timely implementation of assigned tasks and deliverables.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelors or masters degree in a field closely aligned with place-based community development leadership and/or Indigenous studies (e.g. Hawaiian Studies Hawaiian Language Education Social Work or equivalent) and must be officially admitted to a UH Manoa graduate degree program.
At least one (1) year of experience in coordination or project-management support for early-learning or early-college program activities.
Fluency in both English and Hawaiian language (oral and written).
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students community members and visitors.
Working knowledge of computer programs such as databases spreadsheets and word-processing applications (e.g. Microsoft Windows Excel and Word).
Demonstrated organizational ability attention to detail self-initiative and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Qualification:

Bachelors degree in Hawaiian Studies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience using standard office applications and broad internet technologies.
High-level proficiency or advanced fluency in Hawaiian language.

To Apply:

Click the Apply button at the top right of the Work-at-UH posting and attach the following required documents by the closing date:

Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
Current résumé or curriculum vitae
Names and contact information (including email addresses) for at least three (3) professional references
Copy of college transcript(s) and/or any relevant material demonstrating qualification for the position

Notes:

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application will be considered incomplete if attachments are unreadable.

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DescriptionTitle:Graduate AssistantPosition Number:0070101Hiring Unit:Deans Office Hawaiinuiakea School of Hawaiian KnowledgeLocation:ManoaDate Posted:December 26 2025Closing date:December 30 2025Monthly Type:11 MonthSalary:GA Step 14 - $2335.50 monthly; ($28026 annual)Full Time/Part Time:Party Time...