Program Assistant (Research)

Job overview

The Program Assistant (Research) role is onsite in Honolulu, HI, with an annual starting salary of $51,501.88. The East-West Center promotes understanding and cooperation among people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through research, study, and dialogue. The role provides administrative and operational support to the Research team’s programs, coordinating planning, reporting, communications, and budgeting. It helps staff and partners deliver programs and events while maintaining records, processing documentation, and supporting participants and stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Prepare program materials and summaries
• process administrative, fiscal, purchase, payment, housing, and travel documents
• support workshops, conferences, meetings, and virtual programs
• draft and edit correspondence and reports
• maintain program files
• assist with fellowship applications and visitor arrangements
• coordinate staff travel and calendars
• support publications, website content, and social media.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program assistant

research support

administrative support

program coordination

workshop support

travel coordination

records management

honolulu hi

east-west center

full-time

annual salary $51,501.88

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• retirement savings with company match
• paid holidays
• paid vacation and sick leave
• career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Limited one-year appointment with possibility of extension; full-time, in-person role requiring residence on Oahu.

About the employer

East-West Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.