Graduate Assistant (Public Health Field Education, 0000GA11)

Graduate Assistant (Public Health Field Education, 0000GA11) Location UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type Part-Time Temporary Job Number 2026-01024 Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa

• Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health
• DPHS Opening Date 05/18/2026 Closing Date 6/1/2026 11:59

PM Hawaii Position Number:

0000GA11

Description Title:

Graduate Assistant (Public Health Field Education, 0000GA11)

Position Number:

0000GA11

Hiring Unit:

Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences Location:

University of Hawaii at

Manoa Date Posted:

May 18, 2026

Closing Date:

June 1, 2026

Monthly Type:

11

Month Full Time/Part Time:

Part Time•

Full Time Equivalency:

50%

Temporary/Permanent:

Temporary

• Not to

Exceed:

June 30, 2027

Funding:

Tuition Funds Salary Information:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Other Conditions:

Pending position clearance and availability of funds Position renewable upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance Position to begin approximately in July or as soon, thereafter, as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support coordination of Public Health field courses, 485, 692, and 791;
• Assist in tracking of field placements for graduate students in public health;
• Assist in tracking of the undergraduate applied learning experience (APLE) placements and students;
• Support students in discussing academic aspirations, progress, and public health practice
• experiences;
• Support development and maintenance of field office resources for students and/or community members;
• Support development and implementation of field office events for students and/or community members;
• Assist in the evaluation of APLE & practicum protocols;
• Assist with accreditation activities related to practicum and applied learning; and
• Perform other related tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
• Admitted full-time at the UHM in a graduate-level public health degree program or related field at the time of hire;
• be in good academic standing and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above,
• maintain 6 credits per semester with the exception of those who have reached 800 (dissertation) or 700F (thesis) (See Current Students > Enrollment Policies > Course Loads),
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms), and Lamaku (learning course management system);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Responsible, organized, dependable, and efficient. Desirable Qualifications
• Earned Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Social Work (MSW) from a college or university of recognized standing;
• Admitted full-time at the UHM in a PhD in public health degree program or related field;
• A year of experience working in the public health community, preferably in Hawai'i;
• Ability to work with units and disciplines outside of public health;
• Experience engaging with community professionals and organizations in Hawai'i, other US jurisdictions, and/or the Asia-Pacific region;
• Experience working with students in a mentoring or counseling capacity;
• Experience working in multi-cultural settings;
• Experience working with students from underrepresented minorities;
• Experience working with Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students; and
• Poise and good address for meeting and conferring with others.

To Apply:

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REQUIRED

documents/information.

• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• A cover letter describing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Names and contact information (including email addresses) of at least 3 professional references; and
• Official transcripts or equivalent documents from the institution confirming the highest educational degree relevant to this position (copies acceptable, official originals required upon hire).

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Inquiries:

Lisa Kehl, (808) 956-5771, phfield@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ 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/ Employer University of Hawaii Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu