Program Coordinator

University Of Idaho; Idaho; On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

University of Idaho is seeking an administrative/program support role serving as the frontline contact for Ada County Extension in Boise. You will assist with calendars, meetings, data collection and records, and provide office support across daily operations and program delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, communicating with participants and staff, and assisting with financial documents while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience providing day-to-day administrative support for programs or events.
• Ability to serve as a point of contact for participants and coordinate meetings or conferences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with program participants and provide office support functions.
• Facilitate communication between participants and managerial staff.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences and banquets as needed.
• Collect, compile and summarize program data and manage records.
• Maintain program calendars and schedules.
• Assist with financial documents and routine financial reports.
• Support a minimum of three years in administrative or program support roles.

Skills

Customer service

Office support

Communication

Data collection

Calendar management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Off Campus Location - Ada County Extension/Boise

Posting Context Statement

Southern District Extension embodies the UI mission to shape the future through innovative thinking, community engagement and transformative education. Consistent with the land-grant ideal, the Southern District and Ada County Extension ensures that outreach activities strengthen teaching, scholarly and creative capacities.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing day-to-day operations support to team members throughout the planning, implementation and delivery of programs, and may serve as first point of contact for the unit.

Duties may include:

• Serving as primary contact with program participants, customer service and office support functions
• Facilitating communication between program participants and managerial staff
• Coordinating arrangements for the program such as meetings, conferences and banquets
• Collecting, compiling and summarizing program data and managing records
• Maintaining program calendars and schedules
• May utilize University programs to create, review and approval financial documents, and to provide routine financial reports to the program administrator
• Three years performing administrative, office and/or program support functions

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Ability to work nonstandard hours, including evenings and weekends, to support programs, events, meetings, and other 4-H activities
• Ability to travel to Extension offices, program sites, schools, camps, fairs and other work locations as required
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Youth Development, or a closely related field; or four years of professional experience in youth development
• Experience with 4-H Youth Development or other positive youth development programs
• Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs, classes, trainings or workshops
• Experience collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Experience with program marketing, communications and promotion
• Experience with fundraising and resource development
• Experience with livestock and/or horse educational programming
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and effectively present information to youth and adult audiences
• Experience composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Experience using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move programming supplies and equipment up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings

Degree Requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $21.25 per hour or higher based on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1

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.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/16/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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