Description Title: Graduate Research Assistant (NHPoLA-IHLRT) Position Number: 0000GA11 Hiring Unit: Office of the President/ Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (NHPoLAO) Location: Manoa Date Posted: September 5, 2024 Closing Date: September 26, 2024 Salary: $2,245.50 per month/ $26,946 annually (Step 13) @ 20 hours per week Monthly Appointment Type 11-Month Part Time/ Full Time: Part Time Full Time Equivalency: 50% Temporary/ Permanent: Temporary Other Conditions: This position is for an appointment of 11 months, to being as soon as possible; 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: * Support the Institute of Hawaiian Language Research and Translation (IHLRT) in developing an Open Educational Resources (OER) textbook. This includes design layout, copyright checks, citation and bibliographic entry work, and incorporation of multi-media files, digital assets, and H5P activities. * Responsible for uploading and editing completed translations, newspaper clippings, and citations to the IHLRT translation database. * Support the Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Advancement Office (NHPoLAO) with office, campus, and system-wide events. * Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: * Acceptance or enrollment in a Master's or PhD program at the UH M?noa campus in good academic standing, if currently enrolled, with a 3.0 GPA or above, and making appropriate progress toward a degree. Pursuing a degree in Hawaiian Language, Hawaiian Studies, Library Information Sciences, Linguistics, History, English, Political Science, Communications, Education, Architecture, or any other related degree. * Hawaiian language proficiency. * Previous experience or has taken research classes using Hawaiian language primary resources. * Strong computer skills in desktop and web-based applications, including Mac and/or Windows OS, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.), Google Suite (Google Drive, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.). * Strong writing skills and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style. * Strong analytical and organizational skills. * Ability to set and adjust priorities and workflow in a dynamic and changing environment. * Works independently and can manage time effectively without supervision. * Ability to learn new skills quickly. Desirable Qualifications: * Experience in Pressbooks or publishing. * Experience with WordPress. * Experience in or has taken a Hawaiian translation coursework. To Apply: Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. 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: (1) Cover letter indicating interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) Resume; (3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; (4) Copy of unofficial transcript (copies acceptable, however official transcript will be required at the time of hire.); (5) Certificate of Completion of UHM Title IX Training for students; and (6) A writing sample 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 REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All 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: Paula MacCutcheon; 808-956-2697; paulamm@hawai.edu. EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. 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