Job: Graduate Research Assistant, Kokua A Puni

Jobing Description

Other Conditions:

* NHSS, Kokua A Puni,Temporary, to begin ASAP, contingent upon program needs and pending availability of funds.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of Kokua a Puni staff, assists the Counseling Coordinator with research, development, planning and implementation of career, wellness, and counseling programs, including workshop and event planning, advertising and marketing; administrative tasks related to academic, career, and wellness counseling, case management and referrals; gathering of program performance data, literature reviews; report/grant writing; development and up-keep of Kokua a Puni web and social networking sites; conduct informational sessions on program services; attend outreach and other events; other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. B.A. in Hawaiian Studies, Hawaiian Language, or related field such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Education; strong organizational, writing, and communication skills; admitted full-time at the University of Hawaii Graduate Division in a graduate degree program for Fall 2011 and throughout the appointment period; demonstrated ability to collaborate and to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students; ability to work independently and reliably and within a team; be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Must be available summer, evenings, and weekends when necessary and have a valid driver s license.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Prior work experience on a University of Hawaii campus; experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iMovie, Photoshop, Pages, and developing and maintaining websites and social networking sites; knowledge/experience in the Hawaiian language and culture; experience in marketing/advertising; experience in student programming; experience in designing flyers, pamphlets, and other student-focused outreach material; outreach to Native Hawaiian students, organizations, and communities; knowledge of financial aid and scholarship programs processes for Native Hawaiian students.

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To Apply:

Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, one letter of recommendation from a professional reference (may be from volunteer or community service work), resume which includes names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 2 professional references, transcript (unofficial ok) and any other relevant material that clearly demonstrate your qualifications for this position. Material submitted will not be returned. E-mail and fax applications will not be considered.Inquiries: Lehua Nishimura, Counseling Coordinator, 956-3265, lehua.nishimura@hawaii.edu

Address:

1. Native Hawaiian Student Services
2. Attn: Lehua Nishimura
3. 2600 Campus Rd, QLCSS 104
4. Honolulu, HI 96822

Inquiries:

1. Lehua Nishimura, Counseling Coordinator; 808-956-3263

The University of Hawai? is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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