• Job Description

  Req#: 4378741

  Description

  Title: Graduate Assistant (UHCDC)
  Position Number: 0000GA11
  Hiring Unit: School of Architecture
  Location: Manoa Campus
  Date Posted: 02/05/2024
  Closing Date: 02/25/2024
  Monthly Type: 11 Month
  Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
  Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
  Salary: Step 12 - $25,908.00 annual (minimum)
  
  Other Conditions: To begin as soon as possible. Renewal of appointment is contingent on program needs, satisfactory performance and/or availability of funds.
  

  University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center (UHCDC) is a service-learning program and teaching practice established and led by the University of Hawai‘i (UH) School of Architecture, that provides a platform for applied research, planning, placemaking, and design involving UH faculty, staff, students, and partnered professionals across UH campuses, departments, and professional disciplines ( https://www.uhcdc.manoa.hawaii.edu/ ).

  We partner with state, city, and county agencies, the University of Hawai‘i, non-profit organizations, and community groups on public interest built environment work. Our collective seeks to ensure that diverse perspectives are reflected and integrated into public serving projects.

  
  Duties
  

  • Responsible for applied research related to urban, ecological, cultural, and architectural planning and design.

  • Conduct literature, policy, and existing document reviews.

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of stakeholder and community outreach, including interviews, focus groups, surveys, workshops, forums, and other forms of user or community outreach and engagement.

  • Build, update, and maintain databases for geospatial modeling and spatial analysis.

  • Assist in creating research-based designs for Proof of Concept projects for UHCDC represented in sketches, diagrams, concept drawings, models, and renderings in collaboration with a project team.

  • Assist with creating maps and graphic reports.

  • Synthesize, write, and edit research reports and presentations, and support the dissemination of findings.

  • Presents to client, stakeholder, and community groups on research findings and design development.

  • Other duties as assigned.

  
  

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be a degree-seeking graduate student (Masters or PhD) admitted to or registered in a graduate program at UH Manoa in architecture, urban planning, business administration, or related fields of study.

  • Must be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above and maintain full-time enrollment.

  • Proficiency with GIS and spatial mapping.

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Must have good written and oral communication skills.

  • Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.

  Desirable Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the community design field.

  • Ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.

  • Experience working directly with Native Hawaiian communities and organizations.

  • Familiarity with graphic design tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar programs.

  • Ability to participate in overnight travel to neighbor islands to conduct site visits and community engagement as part of the UHCDC team.

  To Apply:

  Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents by the closing date:

  • a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;

  • current curriculum vitae;

  • the names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references.

  • official transcripts (copies accepted however, official transcripts will be required upon hire)

  The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

  Inquiries:

  Kara Kimi Makaiau: kmakaiau@hawaii.edu

  
  

  EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

  The University of Hawai'i 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, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
  
  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.
  
  In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/ , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
  
  Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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