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Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01416
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Manoa Institutional Research Office
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0000GA11
Description
Title: Graduate Assistant
Position Number: 0000GA11
Hiring Unit: UH Manoa, Office of the Provost, Manoa Institutional Research Office (MIRO)
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: July 2, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until the position is filled; application review to begin on July 23, 2026.
Salary Information: $2,627 month / $31,524 Annual (Step 17) @ 20 hours per week
Part Time/ Full time: Part Time
Full Time Equivalency: 50%
Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions:
To begin approximately August 2026 or as soon as possible. This position is for an appointment of 11 months; renewal of appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, availability of funds, and meeting the eligibility requirements of the assistantship (for details , go to the UHM Graduate Division website Eligibility & Criteria | Graduate Division (hawaii.edu).
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct research on institutional data, including both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
2. Compile, organize, and prepare collected research data for further analysis.
3. Draft, edit and finalize written reports (e.g., analysis briefs).
4. Draft charts, dashboards, and infographics that translate complex datasets into "at-a-glance" insights for non-technical audiences.
5. Assist office staff with analysis, data visualization, and report writing activities.
6. Create "How-To" guides and video tutorials for the office's toolset.
7. Cross-check figures to ensure accuracy and consistency.
8. Conduct literature and resource searches for briefs, technical reports, and presentations.
9. Research and compile data from peer institutions to see how the campus ranks or compares in specific metrics.
10. Update and maintain MIRO's website.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Acceptance or enrollment in a master's or PhD program in a good academic standing, if currently enrolled - 3.0 GPA or above and making appropriate progress toward degree.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional data findings and write concise analytical summaries.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyze quantitative data using based statistical methods and create tables/figures based on quantitative data.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with large numeric data sets and check for accuracy and consistency.
5. Demonstrated ability to conduct and write high-quality literature reviews.
6. Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Sheets, Docs, Slides) and data visualization software like Tableau.
7. Strong oral and written English communication skills for professional briefings and tutorials.
8. Must be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to conduct duties with minimal guidance.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Familiarity with data governance, individual confidentiality, and privacy standards in an academic environment.
2. Training or experience in institutional research, analytics, or supporting high-level administrative projects.
3. Experience with video editing/screen capture tools.
4. Ability to perform advanced statistical analyses.
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; and
4. Copy of unofficial 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.
Inquiries: Dr. Monica Stitt-Bergh, 808-956-4568;
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.
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