CASUAL HIRE - SPHERE Project Manager

University of Hawaii • Kapolei, HI

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About The Position

The University of Hawai‘i at West O‘ahu is hiring a temporary, casual-hire SPHERE Project Manager in Academic Affairs. The position coordinates SPHERE grant activities in accordance with university policies, procedures, project requirements, and NSF compliance. It supports grant administration, data collection and evaluation, outreach and communications, and coordination of dual-degree and articulation programs. The schedule is up to 10 hours per week, at $43.00 per hour. The appointment is funded by a federal grant and may be temporary.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in mathematics, education, STEM education, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs, grants, or educational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to organize multiple activities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity and communication software.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in mathematics, mathematics education, education, STEM education, or a related field.
• Experience working with federally funded projects or NSF-funded programs.
• Experience with grant reporting and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, and expenditure tracking.
• Experience working with articulation agreements, dual-degree programs, or higher-education partnerships.
• Experience administering surveys or collecting and analyzing program data.
• Experience developing outreach and dissemination materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SPHERE grant activities in accordance with UH West O‘ahu policies, procedures, project requirements, and NSF compliance.
• Prepare and maintain grant reports, presentations, correspondence, project records, and other required documentation.
• Support project financial administration, including expenditure tracking, financial documentation, and procurement.
• Support data collection, survey administration, and evaluation activities, including gathering feedback from students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and distribute outreach and dissemination materials and coordinate communications with project participants and partners.
• Coordinate meetings and logistical activities for dual-degree and articulation programs, including scheduling, documentation, follow-up, and coordination with participating units and partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time