Graduate Research Assistant GA

Description

Title: Graduate Assistant, 11-Month (Digital Archives)

Position Number: 0000GA11

Hiring Unit: University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), Library Services

Department: Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department, Hamilton Library

Date Posted: June 8, 2026

Closing Date: June 22, 2026

Salary Information: $29,148 (Step 15) annually at 50% FTE (with tuition waiver, if eligible), effective August 1, 2026: $31,524 (Step 17) annually at 50% FTE (with tuition waiver, if eligible)

Monthly Type: 11-Month

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time: 50% Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary 11-month position

Other Conditions: This position is created specifically to support the Ka ' ohipohaku project, funded by the Mellon Foundation. It will begin approximately July 2026, pending position clearance and/or availability of funds. The position is located at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and is renewable annually for the duration of the grant, contingent upon availability of funds, program/operational needs, satisfactory performance, and good academic standing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research current social media archiving practices and models.
• Schedule, organize and support meetings and consultations, including preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and documenting discussion notes and action items.
• Conduct outreach and facilitate consultations with individuals and organizations involved in social and environmental movements in Hawai'i to gather insights, document input, and integrate findings into the planning and development of a social media archive.
• Assist with writing the final project report by synthesizing research findings and community consultation input.
• Prepare periodic updates, presentations, and project reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program at a University of Hawai'i campus at the time of hire and throughout the appointment period, be in good academic standing, and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or above.
• Pursuing a graduate degree in Library & Information Science, Hawaiian Studies, or Hawaiian Language.
• Strong interest in learning or honing research and analytical skills, including research, evaluation, survey, and protocol design.
• Strong organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Keen attention to detail and ability to synthesize information.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn web archiving tools and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Demonstrated experience in Google applications and related software.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, Ethnic Studies, or Political Science.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and history.
• Experience with community consultation, oral history, or participatory research methods in Hawai'i.
• Successful completion of LIS 655:
  Digital Archives or demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation.

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