CASUAL HIRE - SPHERE Project Manager

University-of-Hawaii-System; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Hawaii invites applications for the SPHERE Project Manager (Casual Hire) position based in Kapolei, Hawai‘i. This temporary appointment supports SPHERE grant activities and NSF compliance, with duties spanning coordination, reporting, financial administration, and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and experience coordinating projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, STEM education, project management, or 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.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Office software

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, STEM education, project management, or related field

Job description

Description

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

Invites applications for the position of: (Casual Hire) SPHERE Project Manager

OPENING DATE : 10/13/2026

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. 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: SPHERE Project Manager

Location: Kapolei
Date Posted: 10/13/2026
Salary Range:$43.00/hour
Schedule:Up to 10 hours/week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Funding:Federal

Job Duties and 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 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/analyzing program data.
• Experience developing outreach and dissemination materials.

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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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

Department University of Hawai'i - West O'ahu - Academic Affairs Address 91-1001 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, Hawaii, 96707