Job Description

Program Specialist

Posting Number: SP004776P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Southern District
Location: Off Campus Location - Emmett (Gem County Extension)

Posting Context Statement:

This position will serve clientele and staff and move the mission of Extension forward to help the citizens of Gem and Boise County live thriving prosperous and healthy lives. Primary focus areas of this position include school enrichment program development and delivery, general Extension program support in the areas of livestock, small acreage, and horticulture and customer service.

Position Overview:

This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery.

Duties may include:

• Coordinate office operations
• Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles
• Plan and coordinate program meetings and events
• Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals
• Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations
• Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents
• Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with various offices, customers and stakeholders including internal and advisory boards
• May assist with budget management and provide support for financial and/or personnel processes
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support
• Composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

• Ability to work nonstandard business hours including evening and weekends
• Ability to travel

Additional Preferred:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Experience teaching youth and adults
• Experience planning and delivering educational programming using hands-on techniques
• Experience gathering and compiling data for reports
• Experience with University programs such as Banner, Chrome River, and MyUI
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Customer service experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $21.50 per hour or higher depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 03/04/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by March 19, 2025, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT : To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address how you meet EACH of the Required Qualifications (Experience, Education). In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Additional Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Diane Isaak at [email protected] request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources:
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

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