Graduate Assistant (#0000GA11)

Graduate Assistant (#0000GA11)

Location

UH Manoa - College of Ed, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Part-Time to Full-Time Equivalency

Job Number

2026-01864

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - College of Education

Division

Special Education

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/3/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0000GA11

Description

Title: Graduate Assistant

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: College of Education, Special Education Department

Location: Manoa

Date Posted: August 26, 2026

Closing Date: September 3, 2026

Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Full time/PartTime: Part Time Temporary; Full time equivalency: 50%

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary - Not to exceed December 31, 2026

Other Conditions: Extramural funds. Appointment to begin September 14, 2026 or soon thereafter. Renewal contingent upon project needs, satisfactory performance, and availability of funds.

Position Description

This graduate assistant position supports the SCALE-UP grant by contributing to essential project activities such as data collection and management, participant recruitment, and assisting with the implementation of the Fraction Face Off (FFO) math intervention in various capacities. Responsibilities may include assisting the Project Site Director in providing support to participating teachers and ensuring accurate, thorough data collection and documentation. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to both instructional excellence and research.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Implementation & Monitoring

• Facilitate and track teacher completion of FFO training.

• Prepare and manage instructional materials.

• Collaborate with the Project Site Director to monitor the timely delivery of the intervention and research activities.

• Provide constructive feedback based on observation data and fidelity measures.

• Maintain ongoing communication with teachers about fidelity, progress, and study expectations.

Data Collection, Management & Compliance

• Coordinate collection and tracking of consents, assents, and pre-/post-assessments for participants (teachers and students).

• Verify completeness of data and upload securely as required.

• Record coaching session data in Qualtrics accurately and promptly.

• Support researchers by facilitating communication with Business As Usual (BAU)-condition teachers, as needed.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Classified, full-time (minimum of 6 credits) graduate student in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or above).

• Basic library research skills.

• Proficient with basic computer hardware and software, such as Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments under general supervision.

• Ability to work in an office setting 20 hours per week.

Desirable Qualifications

• Graduate student in Education or a related major.

• Experience with instruction or coaching.

• Experience supporting research projects in Education or a related field.

To Apply:

Submit electronically a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts required upon hiring).

Inquiries: Dr. Sarah King; sgking@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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/

Employer University of Hawaii

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu