Posting number: 2026-01864
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Education
Division: Special Education
Job classification: GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administrative Assistant, Education, Higher Education
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.
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
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