Location : Honolulu, HIJob Type: Part-Time TemporaryJob Number: 2024-02126Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education - Center on Disability StudiesOpening Date: 09/19/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPosition Number:: GA11Description Title: Graduate Assistant (Kakau Mea Nui)Position Number: 0000GA11 (2 vacancies)Hiring Unit: College of Education, Center on Disability Studies (CDS)Location: ManoaDate Posted: September 19, 2024Closing Date: Continuous - Review of Applications begins October 4, 2024Monthly Type: 11 MonthFull Time/Part Time: Part Time - Full Time Equivalency: 50%Temporary/Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: Extramural funds. Appointment to begin approximately October 2024 or soon thereafter. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of Principal Investigator and evaluator, provide support for a research project relating to K-8 writing for Native Hawaiian students and Pacific islanders.
- Conduct Kakau Mea Nui online tutoring for students in grade 3-8 writing.
- Assist with data entry and database management.
- Assist with data collection, including surveys, focus groups, and field observations.
- Create presentation and promotional material (physical and digital) for conference presentations, newsletters and websites.
- Analyze quantitative data using basic statistical methods (e.g., means, standard deviations, t-tests).
- Create tables and figures based on quantitative data findings.
- Draft plain language summaries of quantitative and qualitative findings.
- Assist with project reports, abstracts, conference presentations, and manuscripts for submission.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Classified graduate status in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) at the University of Hawaii Manoa.Experience with quantitative methods and/or qualitative research methods.Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom)Excellent written and oral communication skills. Desirable Qualifications:
Experience working in a K-12 setting or programs involving Native Hawaiian and Pacific-island youth.Experience in manuscript/grant proposal preparation.Experience with statistical software.Demonstrated ability to work independently, responsibly and collaboratively while efficiently managing tasks and projects to completion. To Apply: Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents to the online application. Applicants should submit 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, 2) resume; 3) names and contact information (including email address) of at least 3 professional references; and 4) official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring). Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned. NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size to upload/attach is 10 MB. If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment. Inquiries: Holly Manaseri; ...@hawaii.edu EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: 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: , 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: