Research Associate, Senior (0096615T)

Title: Research Associate Senior
Position Number:T
Hiring Unit: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST OFC OF VP FOR RES & SCHOLAR OFC OF VP FOR RES & SCHOLAR
Location: UH at Manoa
Date Posted: October 20 2026
Closing Date: November 4 2026
Band: B
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Month: 11-month
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Position description pending final approval.


Duties and Responsibilities
1. *Collaborates with the UROP Director in the overall administration of all Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) activities including policy and program development resource/funding allocation and program implementation.
2. *Collaborates with UROP Director to lead program assessment reporting strategic planning and to identify pursue and secure funding opportunities on and off campus.
3. *Oversees and manages procedures for processing of funded proposals & student records for UROP including enrollment verification application submission and deliberation.
4. *Supervises management of awards electronic files confidential records and ensures award funding is disbursed and that award recipients fulfill all requirements for awards to provide students with enrichment opportunities through research and creative work activities.
5. *Collaborates with the Program Coordinator in the design and implementation of the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program for undergraduate students at UH Manoa including professional development modules a faculty mentoring grant opportunity and an end-of-summer venue for undergraduate students to present their research/creative work in a public forum.
6. *Manages accounting and disbursement of scholarship funds and the overall UROP budget throughout the academic year via sound budget planning and oversight to fully maximize the available budget in a given fiscal year.
7. *Manages UROPs Undergraduate Research Opportunities faculty council membership and facilitates meetings agendas reference materials and proposal review process.
8. *Evaluates progress/performance of UROP and adjusts planning and implementation in consultation with the Director to ensure mission support and that program needs are met.
9. *Strategizes and oversees campus-wide promotion of UROP including direct engagement with individual academic units.
10. Evaluates the funding application process on a continuing basis to improve program efficiency and the student application experience.
11.*Facilitates faculty mentoring of students by collating and disseminating faculty mentoring resources administering the faculty mentor eligibility petition process recruiting new faculty mentors and recognizing excellence in mentorship.
12. *Provides guidance to faculty mentors and program administrators on undergraduate research best practices.
13. *Actively supports policies and practices that advance a diverse inclusive and accessible undergraduate research community for all students staff and faculty.
14.*Represents UROP and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship at events conferences presentations information sessions and meetings.
15. *Oversees the implementation of special events and research/creative activities including workshops and events.
16. *Develops and maintains collegial and professional relationships with individuals and departments within UHM and with partners from external institutions/organizations.
17. *Participates in professional development workshops/conferences to stay current on best practices in research/creative work mentoring undergraduate research/creative work and educational technology.
18. *Maintains affiliations with national-level professional associations including the Council on Undergraduate Research.
19. Practices sound decision making to optimize student service and office efficiency.
20. Manages hires trains and supervises administrative staff and graduate/student assistants overseeing office duties and monitoring tasks for UROP
21. Other Duties as Assigned.
* Denotes Essential Function


Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Humanities or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for coordinating and promoting academic and/or research training programs in higher education; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education knowledge skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles practices and techniques in the area of coordinating and promoting of academic and/or research training programs as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and theories and systems associated with research student services and office procedures in higher education.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. If applicable for supervisory work demonstrated ability to lead subordinates manage work priorities and projects and manage employee relations.
9. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and collegial working relationships with students and faculty and internal and external organizations groups team leaders and members and individuals from a diverse multicultural student population with superb interpersonal relationship skills.
10. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
11. Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
12. Ability to manage and promote change when required while being flexible and creative in meeting challenges in evolving work situations.
13. Excellent analytical problem solving and decision making skills.
14. Ability to communicate and make presentations in a clear and concise fashion.
15. Skills to leverage data and student success technologies to make informed timely decisions
16. Knowledge of research/creative endeavors.


Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience supporting undergraduate research programming on a university campus.
2. Experience working with University academic or research programs.
3. Familiarity with competitive grant and award programs including collaborating and/or writing proposals for grants gifts and/or contracts.
4. Experience conducting and disseminating independent research/scholarship/creative activity.
5. Experience writing for scholarly publication and successful grant applications.
6. Knowledge of best practices (CUR) in undergraduate research programming.
7. Advanced knowledge of the diverse populations on a university campus and the various opportunities and potential needs presented by a diverse student population.


To Apply
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Applicants must submit the following:
1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
2. Resume or CV;
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of 3 professional references;
4. Copy ofunofficial transcript (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution 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. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.

IMPORTANT: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate only the last one will be reviewed. Please DO NOT include any self-identifying photos REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE on any documents within the application packet. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. Only complete applications will be passed on to the search committee for consideration. Incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered.


Inquiries: Creighton Litton