Graduate Assistant

Location : UH Manoa - Athletics Dept, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number:
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - OVPSS - SAS - Student Athlete Academic Services
Opening Date: 05/29/2026
Position Number:: 00GA11
Description

Student-Athlete Academic Services at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa invites applications for a Graduate Assistant position.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to student-athlete success through direct academic support, program development, and collaboration with a dedicated team of academic advisors and learning specialists. We are seeking a motivated, student-centered graduate student committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of student-athletes.
Duties and Responsibilities

Student Support:
Support academic advisors and/or learning specialists in providing academic assistance individually or in small group settings for academically at-risk, under-prepared, or otherwise requiring elevated levels of support.

Program Support:
Support the planning and implementation of academic support programming, including summer bridge, study hall operations, academic engagement initiatives, and student success programming.

Tutor & Mentor Development:
Support tutor and mentor program initiatives, including training and resource development as needed.

Collaboration & Professionalism:
Maintain professional, collaborative, and student-centered working relationships with staff and student-athletes.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform administrative, programmatic, and other related duties as assigned. Work schedules may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours in support of center operations, study hall programming, and departmental initiatives. Summer availability is required to support summer bridge programming and related departmental initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Classified University of Hawai'i at Manoa graduate student

One year of experience tutoring or providing academic support services

Strong oral communication, writing, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience working with diverse student populations

Dependable, organized, and efficient

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with student-athletes in an athletic-academic setting

One year of formal classroom or instructional teaching experience

Experience working with students with learning disabilities

To Apply:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents. Applicants must submit (1) Cover Letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) Resume, (3) Names of 3 professional references with contact information - phone and/or email, (4) Transcripts. Copies of transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

NOTE:

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For best consideration, applications should be submitted by June 24, 2026.

Inquiries:
Kari Ambrozich
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Accommodation Request:
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