Graduate Assistant (Scientific Sensemaking About Place-based Phenomena-SaP, pos #GA11)

University of Hawaii System • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The Graduate Assistant position is part of the Scientific Sensemaking About Place-based Phenomena (SaP) Project funded by the National Science Foundation. The project aims to design, implement, and investigate a professional learning approach that supports rural elementary teachers and administrators in incorporating local and culturally significant, place-based phenomena into their science teaching. The assistant will support research activities including development, data collection, analysis, and reporting under the direction of the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator. The appointment is temporary and contingent upon department needs, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance, with a start date in late January 2025.

Requirements

• Full-time classified graduate-level student in good standing (GPA of 3.0 or above) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
• Proficient with basic computer software and hardware, such as Google Drive/Docs/Sheets/Forms, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations on Oahu and other islands in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or Doctoral student in Education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
• Experience working in or with the HIDOE.
• Experience with designing and implementing professional learning for K-12 teachers.
• Experience with all phases of academic research (conception through dissemination).
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in report writing and use of APA style.
• Experience making research presentations in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Support research for the SaP Project including development, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with professional learning activities.
• Assist in project communications with study participants including teachers and administrators.
• Travel to Hawai'i Department of Education Schools across Hawai'i for data collection.
• Attend research team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree