Graduate Research Assistant, 0000GA11

Graduate Research Assistant, 0000GA11

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-01923

Department

University of Hawaii at Manoa - School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene - Deans Office

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

0000GA11

Description

Title: Graduate Research Assistant

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene, Hawaii State Center for Nursing

Location: Manoa Campus / Honolulu

Date Posted: September 2, 2026

Closing Date: September 14, 2026

Salary Information: Step 17: $2,627 per month/ $31,524 annually

Monthly Appointment Type: 11-Month

Part Time/ Full Time: Part Time

Full Time Equivalency: 50%

Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions:

The Hawai'i State Center for Nursing invites students for Master's Degrees or PhDs in Nursing, Communicology, Psychology, Sociology, or other social science departments to apply for a temporary, 50% effort, 11-month Graduate Assistant position beginning in September 2026. Continuation is contingent upon program needs, satisfactory work performance, academic progress, and availability of funds. Position benefits include tuition waiver and eligibility for health benefits, such as medical, drug, dental, and vision, with employee contribution.

The position is open to students in the Nursing PhD Program or Master's or PhD programs in Communicology, Psychology, Sociology or other social science departments who are interested in nursing and healthcare workforce research. The student will assist the Researcher at the Hawaii State Center for Nursing with revising data collection instruments, monitoring the fielding of surveys, analyzing survey data, updating and creating interactive dashboards, writing workforce reports (gray literature), conducting literature reviews, and developing manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Associate Director/Researcher to support the completion of essential workforce data collection, reporting, and consolidation.
• Assists with the compilation or analysis of historical workforce data from the Center for Nursing's own reports and data archives.
• Assists with the revision, programming, and testing of online data collection tools.
• Analyzes survey data with guidance and supervision of the Researcher and writes summaries of data for inclusion in workforce reports, information briefs, infographics, and dashboards.
• Reviews and summarizes literature related to contemporary nursing workforce issues and supports the drafting of reviews of relevant literature for publishable manuscripts.
• Attends online meetings, sharing sessions, and webinars hosted by national organizations working on nursing and health workforce development.
• Attends Center for Nursing staff meetings as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director/Researcher or the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Classified degree-seeking graduate student in a PhD in Nursing program or Master's or PhD student in Communicology, Psychology, Sociology, or other social science program, enrolled full time and in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or above) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, and adaptability skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom and ability to manage multiple projects are essential.

Desirable Qualifications

• Interest in survey methods and quantitative data analysis.
• Interest in nursing or other healthcare workforce research and development.
• Interest in communicating data effectively to tell compelling stories and draw attention to critical workforce development issues.
• Familiarity with SPSS, SAS, or R statistical packages.
• Proficiency in making graphs/charts in Excel.
• Familiarity with Zotero or similar bibliographic management software.
• Willingness to learn Tableau Public.
• Working knowledge of the publication guidelines of the American Psychological Association.
• Familiarity with ethical guidelines for research with human subjects.

To Apply:

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Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:

• Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

• Resume;

• Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three (3) professional references; and

• Copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record/grade summaries and copy of diplomas are NOT ACCEPTABLE. 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.

NOTE: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT Social Security #s and birth dates on transcript copies. All submitted 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. No late applications will be accepted.

Inquiries:

Corie O. Fulgencio-Arre; mcfa@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

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