Program Specialist I

University of Idaho

Program Specialist I

Location: Coeur d’Alene

Division/College: University Outreach-Northern Idaho

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $23.86 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

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

Duties may include:

• Coordinating office operations
• Documenting and tracking program schedules and business cycles
• Planning and coordinating program meetings and events
• Supporting program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals
• Researching and compiling information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations
• Coordinating collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents
• Developing and maintaining 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3 years of experience providing administrative, business operations and/or program support
• Experience developing or providing program support for educational programs
• Experience independently organizing events and programs for an external audience
• Experience working with, supporting and managing volunteer groups
• Experience using various computer programs, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications to produce presentations, correspondence and reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM related field, Masters preferred
• Possess strong verbal communication skills
• Possess strong written communication skills
• Experience coordinating educational outreach programs or educational access programs

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP004113P

Posting Date: 09/08/2023

Closing Date: 10/2/2023

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:


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.



jeid-ab0ca9af1b84134d8cf160d497e6858d