Program Manager I, IAMP

University of Idaho; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Idaho is seeking a Program Manager I for the IAMP project in Moscow, Idaho. This role offers administrative support under project co-directors, focusing on communication, personnel coordination, and reporting.

Candidates should have relevant program management experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include developing program deliverables, managing budgets, and leading data collection efforts. A collaborative work environment encourages teamwork and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires a commitment to excellence and confidentiality, with a full-time status contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Two years of program coordination or management experience.
• Experience in a team environment working toward common goals.
• Ability to collect and analyze data for reports.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing program deliverables and objectives.
• Coordinate team work for project success.
• Compile and summarize program data for reports.
• Manage program budgets and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Lead assessment data collection and compilation.

Skills

Program coordination

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Title

Program Manager I, IAMP

Division / Department

College of Agricultural & Life Sciences – Soils and Water Systems

Location

Moscow, Idaho

Position Overview

Provides administrative support for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project, Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP), the largest research grant in University of Idaho history. The role performs complex administrative support duties with professionalism and confidentiality under the general supervision of project co‑directors. Works closely with the Program Manager II to support partner communication, coordinate project personnel, and assist with annual performance reporting.

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.
• Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data.
• May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Science, Organizational Leadership, Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent technical training.
• Experience working directly with agricultural producers, landowners, or agriculture‑related businesses.
• Experience in agricultural production, commodity markets, and purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and produce written and electronic promotional materials.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with stakeholders or partners across multiple organizations.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None.

Compensation

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Employment Details

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt. Employee Category: Classified. FTE: 1. Appointment Type: Fiscal Year. Full Time: Yes. This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.

Program Website

https://iamp.uidaho.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity

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