(Casual Hire) Research Specialist

University-of-Hawaii-System; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Center for Oral History in the College of Social Sciences, seeks a part-time casual Research Specialist for up to one year. The position supports oral history projects, with duties including interviews, transcription, and editing under extramural funding.

Working hours are Monday–Friday, 15 hours per week, with occasional evenings or weekends. Salary range is $26.69/hour. Employment is temporary and not eligible for regular benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of oral history research, transcription, and interviewing.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Working knowledge of transcription practices, oral history ethics, and the English language.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Ability to work outside of the normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Research and synthesize information related to Honouliuli National Historic Site.
• Conduct pre-interviews and oral history interviews.
• Index, abstract, transcribe, edit, and coordinate narrator review and approval of interview materials.
• Support Center for Oral History programs by editing audio/video files, selecting interview excerpts, participating in meetings and public programs, and completing other related duties as needed.
• Work outside the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as directed.

Skills

Oral history research

Transcription

Interviewing

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy (MS Office, Google,/

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

(Casual Hire) Research Specialist | University of Hawai'i

Part-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02093

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Social Sciences - Ethnic Studies

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/06/2026

Position Number

pending

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: Research Specialist

Position Number: ****Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Center for Oral History, Ethnic Studies, College of Social Sciences

Location: Honolulu (Manoa)

Date Posted:10/02/2026

Closing Date:10/06/2026

Salary Range:$26.69/hour

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 15 hours/week

Type:Temporary, Not to Exceed 10/15/2027

Funding:Extramural funds

To begin as soon as 10/8/2026, for up to one year, but may end sooner, dependent on availability offunding and program need. Must be available to work during office business hours M-F, 7:45am to 4:30pm as well as outside the normal working hours as directed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Research and synthesize information related to Honouliuli National Historic Site. Conduct pre-interviews and oral history interviews. Index, abstract, transcribe, edit, and coordinate narrator review and approval of interview materials. Support Center for Oral History programs by editing audio/video files, selecting interview excerpts, participating in meetings and public programs, and completing other related duties as needed. Work outside the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in History.
• Two years of experience in oral history research, transcription, and interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
• Working knowledge of transcription practices, oral history ethics, and the English language.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom).
• Ability to work outside of the normal working hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 'Olelo Hawai'i (written and spoken).
• Working knowledge of Hawai'i Creole English
• Experience conducting and/or transcribing oral history interviews.
• Experience editing video and/or audio files.
• Experience copyediting.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Inquiries

Dr. KunMi Yu Danico, email: [e-mail]

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.

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