Competitive Integrated Employment Specialist (CIE)

University of California; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Specialist at the University of Idaho will deliver services to support the Vandal QUEST program, a post-secondary program for dual-enrolled students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Job training and career development activities to improve CIE outcomes are central.

The CIE Specialist will work with Vandal QUEST and ECLIPSE personnel to develop and implement job training activities, including experience delivering training to individuals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing or related field.
• Experience delivering training to individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Degree listed as required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to support the Vandal QUEST program and CIE outcomes.
• Develop and implement job training activities with Vandal QUEST and ECLIPSE teams.
• Provide training and instruction to individuals with disabilities.

Skills

Training delivery

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, marketing or related field

Job description

Competitive Integrated Employment Specialist (CIE)

Position Title Competitive Integrated Employment Specialist (CIE)

Division/College

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department

Department Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Location

Location Moscow

Posting Context Statement

Position Overview

The Competitive Integrated Employment ( CIE ) Specialist of ECLIPSE (Employment Capacity Leveraged through Post-Secondary Education) at the University of Idaho will deliver services to support the Vandal QUEST program. Vandal QUEST (Quality University Experiences to Support Transition) is a post-secondary program for dual-enrolled students with intellectual or developmental disabilities at the University of Idaho. Job training and career development activities to improve CIE outcomes are at the forefront. The CIE Specialist will work with Vandal QUEST and ECLIPSE personnel to develop and implement job training activities.

• Experience delivering training and/or instruction to individuals with disabilities
• Experience in a leadership role

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in education, marketing or related field

Required Other

• None

Additional Preferred

• Communication and networking skills
• Experience with post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience facilitating job training activities
• Experience delivering training and/or coaching to support learners
• Experience planning and delivering events

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $31.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year - 10 Month

FTE

.846

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

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.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/04/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

First consideration of applicants to occur August 18, 2026.

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

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

• List of References

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
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  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
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  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

  (Open Ended Question)