University of Hawaii System-posted 3 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Honolulu, HI
Educational Services

The Program Coordinator (PC) for the NRT Program at the University of Hawai'i is a casual hire position that involves administrative support for the DESCARTES collaboration, a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) award. The PC will assist with various components related to graduate students, faculty, curriculum, and implementation of the NRT program. This role requires adaptability to changing needs as the program evolves, with responsibilities including administrative implementation of program goals, fiscal support, event organization, recruitment activities, and compliance with university regulations. The position is part-time, up to 19 hours per week, and pays $29 per hour. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance.

  • Provide administrative support for NRT activities and goals, including fiscal support specific to this grant.
  • Work with faculty, students, and administrative personnel to assess, record, document, and disseminate research and teaching activities.
  • Organize events and activities related to the working, publicity, and dissemination activities of the NRT grant.
  • Help with recruitment activities related to the grant, including production, publication, and advertising of graduate student brochures.
  • Travel or remotely attend NRT annual meetings and PC meetings, representing the program.
  • Assist with administrative support on new proposals spun off the program.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for social media outreach.
  • Work with administrative and fiscal staff to ensure compliance with UH regulations.
  • Assist with reimbursements, procurements, payments, applications, and requests related to NRT functioning.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, engineering, economics, computer science, or a related field.
  • One year of professional experience in research and education program administration, grant writing, or related fields.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, writing skills, and time management.
  • Comfort and willingness to learn basic software and tools, including AI tools and agents.
  • Interest and ability to understand ongoing research at an executive level.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines and tasks.
  • Master's degree in business, engineering, economics, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience and interest in teaching, research, and training programs in STEM.
  • Experience preparing competitive grants and project proposals, preparing budgets, negotiating contracts and awards.
  • Knowledge of state and federal funding agencies and procedures.
  • Familiarity with methods and techniques used in student recruitment and program assessment.
  • Evidence of past success in working with research-oriented faculty in program development and implementation.
  • Familiarity with AI tools, desktop publishing, database management, and web content management.
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