Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist)- TRIO EOC

University of Idaho

Project Support Specialist (Administrative Specialist)- TRIO EOC

Location: Boise

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

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $16.79 per hour or more depending on experience and education, plus benefits

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Position Summary:
The Project Support Specialist performs administrative and office support activities for the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC). This role supports the successful administration of the grant, including: maintaining project budgets, coordinating project(s) fiscal operations; providing logistical support; and informing the development and maintenance of the unit's (TRIO-INSPIRE) office support policies and procedures. Additionally, the Project Support Specialist manages the participant intake process, including: answering phones, tracking intakes, scheduling participant appointments, and supports maintaining accurate participant records. This position will be located in EOC's main office in downtown Boise.



Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Experience in maintaining, compiling, analyzing, and summarizing data for the purpose of reporting project outcomes and informing ongoing project improvement.
- Experience with office support functions including database management, search engine navigation, office support software, filing, composing a variety of business documents, and reception.
- Experience with managing competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in navigating and applying relevant policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree.
- Experience working in a higher education setting, preferably in an academic department.
- Experience: interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services.
- Independently solving problems/performing liaison activities in a work setting.
- Coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements.
- Experience in using administrative/finance software and in using databases for information storage and retrieval.
- Knowledge of: University of Idaho's TRIO Programs and the population they serve.
- Knowledge of the regulations and legislation governing TRIO programs;
- Understanding of the socio-economic/educational/cultural characteristics of the populations served.
- Strong interpersonal skills resulting in the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and student staff.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:


Posting Number: SP002935P

Posting Date: 07/23/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

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.

The first consideration date for applications is August 10th, 2021.

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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