Jobs: COE Graduate Assistant Positions

Assessment, Accreditation, and Accountability

Duties and Responsibilities
Work under the supervision of the Specialist in Assessment, Accreditation, and Accountability:

• Assist with data management (e.g., data entry, data collection, data analysis, data visualization);
• Assist with meeting coordination (e.g., agenda, minutes, follow up action);
• Assist with accountability reporting (e.g. World News, Hawaii Teacher Standards Board, AAQEP);
• Assists with creating, collecting, and distributing surveys;
• Assist with stakeholder meetings and documentation;
• Assist with writing and/or editing data dashboard, webpages, and other documents;
• Attend symposia, conferences, webinars, and trainings associated with assessments, accreditation, and accountability;
• Other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Qualifications

1. Classified, full-time (minimum of 6 credits) graduate student in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or above) at UH-Manoa.
2. Evidence of ability to work independently, responsibly and collaboratively;
3. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external individuals, groups, and organizations;
4. Demonstrated technology and software literacy (Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel);
5. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan and organize tasks with attention to detail;
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Demonstrated interest in assessment and/or evaluation.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Coursework in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods involving human behavior (e.g., Educational Research Design, Qualitative Research in Social Science/Education, Indigenous Applied Research Methods, Analysis in Field Research Methods, Intro to Quantitative Methods, Survey Research Design and Analysis, Statistical Analysis for Social Sciences/Education).
2. Experience collaborating with diverse team members
3. Experience with data analysis (e.g. survey data, qualitative data, spreadsheets, or statistics)

To Apply: Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, current curriculum vitae, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies accepted, however, official transcripts will be required prior to hiring).

Job Posting: https://go.hawaii.edu/8gn

Inquiries: Jamie Simpson Steele, jamiesim@hawaii.edu

Technology and Distance Programs

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under supervision of College of Education’s Technical Support Manager, provide technical support via web, phone, and in-person to COE faculty and staff including, but not limited to, resolution of hardware and software issues, maintenance of classroom AV equipment, deployment of new systems, maintenance of COE equipment loan pool, and maintaining inventory system to account for all IT equipment.
• Respond to faculty and staff inquiries on software issues and instructional technology.
• Troubleshoot faculty, staff and lab computers – to include but not limited to system recovery, data recovery, hardware repair and malware removal.
• Deploy new Windows and Mac systems, including imaging, printer and VPN configurations, full disk encryption, and software installations.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging desktop operating systems including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Perform weekly audits of IT equipment to include but not limited to: verification of encryption keys, system backups, software updates, and tracking of inbound/outbound IT equipment.
• Maintain COE computer labs including software updates, hardware replacement, and repairs
• Maintain classroom AV equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service, establishing positive relationships with faculty and staff throughout the college.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Full-time graduate student in good standing (3.0 GPA) in Learning Design and Technology, Information and Computer Sciences or related degree program.
• Experience with software and hardware troubleshooting (macOS and Windows).
• Experience using Zoom for desktop sharing and user support.
• Clear understanding of customer service requirements.
• Demonstrated record of reliability in previous roles.
• Ability to provide one-on-one assistance to university faculty.
• Knowledge of assessment methods.
• Competence in both Windows and Macintosh applications and platforms; ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong written and organizational skills.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced experience in software/hardware troubleshooting; faculty support.
• Experience with classroom AV troubleshooting and support.
• Experience with online research.
• Interest in educational technology integration.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names and contact information (including email address) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring).

Job Posting: https://go.hawaii.edu/mgn

Inquiries: Malia Mallchok, 808-956-3635, mallchok@hawaii.edu

Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance (paid part-time position with tuition waiver)

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist project implementation under the direction of the Hawaii Afterschool Alliance (HAA) Principal Investigator, Project Director, and Project Manager with duties including, but not limited to the following:

• Assist in coordinating and planning meetings, conferences, workshops & major training events, including developing agendas, managing participant registration, identifying key stakeholders/attendees, taking notes, & assisting with coordinating event planning logistics.

• Assist with developing content, coordinating, and maintaining HAA’s social media accounts and website.

• Support planning and event coordination of in-person and/or virtual conferences, stakeholder meetings, and training (including light lifting).

• Support the development of professional development materials for afterschool, summer programs, and community schools.

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and evaluation of project data.
• Document project activities to track project progress.
• Manage project contacts to aid project information dissemination.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Classified graduate status in good academic standing (minimum 3.0 GPA) in a degree seeking graduate program at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
2. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with others.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
4. Ability to edit written products such as articles, newsletters, web posts, training manuals, tool kits, and lesson plans.
5. Proficiency in the following applications: Zoom, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
6. Organizational skills that include attention to detail and the ability to self-initiate/motivate.
7. Ability to work with minimum supervision in an occasionally fast-paced office or field environment as part of a team.
8. Ability to perform light physical work, including moving or lifting of items such as, but not limited to, boxes, files, and papers.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Degree and/or academic background in education, social work, sociology, psychology, public administration, or a related field.
2. Experience using Canva, Constant Contact, or other e-mail marketing platform and/or video editing applications.

To Apply: Submit electronically (via email to unamuno@hawaii.edu) a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, resume, names and contact information (including email address) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required upon hiring).

Inquiries: Paula Adams, unamuno@hawaii.edu