Project Associate Director, Bridge Idaho

University of Idaho

Project Associate Director, Bridge Idaho

Location: Off Campus Location - Orofino/Kamiah/Lapwa, office located in Lapwai

Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $42,265 per year or higher depending on education and experience

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
TRIO-INSPIRE in the College of Education is a team committed to fostering equity through access to transformational education and personalized support for our scholars. We value and sustain a professional environment that is vibrant, healthy, and supportive, in line with the University of Idaho's vision of “Building Our Team.” Our core values are Commitment, Inclusion, Transformation, Intention and Collaboration: committed to be present and invested in our shared success, inclusive of the unique perspectives of all people and cultures, fostering a transformative mindset that sustains life-long learning, intentional in what we do, collaboratively engaging in meaningful relationships as allies and advocates.
Specific to this position, the Associate Director provides leadership for an organization focused on dialogue, strategy and action concerning college access and degree attainment for low-income and first-generation students. The Associate Director is charged with carrying out the mission and strategic plan of the organization through the effective and efficient management of operations, the development of opportunities, stakeholder relations, and strategic initiatives.


Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related area


Preferred Qualifications:
- Education and Experience: Master’s in related field

- Experience in:
a. delivering college preparatory programs for low-income and first-generation students;
b. supervising minors under moderate to high risk circumstances;
c. public relations, presentations, and communications in a variety of formats (writing, digitally, and verbally);
d. teaching, supervising, or counseling non-traditional, under-represented students.

- Knowledge of:
a. higher education access and attainment issues and solutions for low-income populations;
b. local, state, and federal laws relating to the program/project area;
c. the socio-economic complexity of the target population;
d. risk management practices including the protection of minors.

- Ability to:
a. Work collaboratively on a team and across projects;
b. provide strong leadership to co-workers and project participants.


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:


Posting Number: SP002664P

Posting Date: 12/22/2020

Closing Date: 1/19/2021

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:
In your letter of qualification, please address ALL required and any relevant desirable qualifications thoroughly, including relevant information on when and how qualifications are met.


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

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.




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