Graduate Research Assistant (Hawaii Public Health Collaboration, 0000GA11)

Description Title: Graduate Research Assistant (Hawaii Public Health Collaboration, 0000GA11) Position Number: 0000GA11 Hiring Unit: Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa Date Posted: May 29, 2026 | Closing Date: June 19, 2026 Monthly Type: 11 Month | Full Time/Part Time: Part Time (FTE 50%) | Temporary/Permanent: Temporary (Not to Exceed: November 30, 2026) Funding: Extramural Funds | Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Other Conditions: Pending position clearance and availability of funds. Position renewable upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance. Position to begin mid-to-late August or as soon thereafter as possible. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator, provides assistance with the Hawaii Public Health Collaboration, a partnership with the Department of Health’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant and the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS), to develop and support activities that bolster academic and workforce pipelines and pathways. Organizes and/or promotes workshops and events on topics relating to workforce pathways including preparing for internships, academic success strategies, and career fairs. Promotes the Collaboration and DPHS at conferences, career fairs, and events to promote academic and career pathways into public health. Contributes to the development, implementation, and dissemination of program reports, presentations, press releases, literature reviews, or scholarly products. Assists in developing presentation and training materials for local and national meetings, conferences, and trainings. Assists with the writing and formatting of the Collaboration’s e-newsletter for dissemination to partners and the community. Updates and maintains content materials for the website and to accompany trainings and outreach efforts. Assists with abstract, manuscript, and report writing. Reviews in-text citations and prepares bibliographies. Attends staff and project meetings and takes minutes. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Classified degree‑seeking student in a Masters or PhD program in Public Health, Social Work, or related field under UH Graduate Division. Good academic standing and a GPA of 3.0 or above. Maintains 6 credits per semester, except for those who have reached 800 (dissertation) or 700F (thesis). Experience using design software such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or related software to create website graphics, infographics, or reports. Proficient in Google Workspace Applications and/or Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented and organized. Responsible, dependable, and efficient. Desirable Qualifications Classified University of Hawaii Public Health graduate student. Experience creating professional social media posts and newsletters (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, MailChimp, Tweetdeck, and/or similar content management). Experience working with Department of Health partners and stakeholders. Knowledge of Department of Education’s Health Academies or Career, Technical and Education pathways. Previous experience with state and/or federally‑funded public health projects. Experience preparing abstracts, scientific publications, and/or other technical reports. Experience engaging secondary and postsecondary students. To Apply Click on the "APPLY" button on the top right‑hand corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents: Cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications. CV/Resume. Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references. Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire). 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr University-of-Hawaii-System