Program Manager I – Boise/Hybrid

University Of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development at the University of Idaho is seeking a Program Coordinator to support planning and execution of educational, outreach, or professional programs. You will work with staff, students, and community partners to plan activities and oversee program operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data collection, and proposal development; potential supervision of a small team. Requires travel and ability to work non-standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (total six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services and activities.
• Coordinate a team with an array of talents and responsibilities.
• Collect, compile and summarize program data for reports.
• Participate in developing program operating goals, objectives and protocols.
• Maintain program budgets, monitoring and reviewing transactions for compliance with program requirements.
• Active participation in the development and submission of program proposals.
• Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data.
• May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals.
• Two years of program coordination or program management experience.
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals.
• Collecting, compiling, summarizing and analyzing data for administrative reports.

Skills

Program coordination

Team leadership

Data collection

Report preparation

Budget management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Department

Department Center on Disabilities & Human Development

Location

Posting Context Statement

The Center on Disabilities and Human Development ( CDHD ) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.

Position Overview

This position supports the planning and completion of educational, outreach or professional programs; working with program staff, students, the public and/or agencies, to plan and oversee program activities. May lead a distinct area for the program such as outreach, assessment or financial management.

Duties may include:

• Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services and activities
• Coordinate a team with an array of talents and responsibilities
• Collect, compile and summarize program data for reports
• Participate in developing program operating goals, objectives and protocols
• Maintain program budgets, monitoring and reviewing transactions for compliance with program requirements
• Active participation in the development and submission of program proposals
• Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data
• May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals
• Two years of program coordination or program management experience
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
• Collecting, compiling, summarizing and analyzing data for administrative reports

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours as needed

Additional Preferred

Education and training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field
• Master’s degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field

Experience:

• Experience with implementation of statewide technical assistance initiatives
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or statewide initiatives
• Experience developing training materials and delivering professional development

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of current educational, transition, and service-delivery practices

Ability to:

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Interact and communicate with others effectively
• Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously

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 $30.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.00

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 08/28/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by Sept 15, 2026 will receive first consideration.

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

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
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  • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
  • Indeed.com
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
  • University of Idaho Daily Register
  • University of Idaho Employee
  • Word of Mouth
  • Militaryjob.com
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • 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)

• * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No