Program Specialist

University Of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Idaho seeks an administrative and program support professional to help coordinate Eat Smart Idaho activities and ensure high-quality program delivery.

You will assist with staff training, data collection, reporting, and building partnerships with community organizations and advisory boards. A valid driver's license and travel flexibility are required.

Formación

• Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to travel and hold a valid driver's license.
• Occasional willingness to work non-standard hours.
• Experience gathering data for reports and presentations.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate office operations and manage program schedules.
• Plan and coordinate meetings and events.
• Support budgeting and funding proposal development.
• Collect data and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with internal offices and external partners.
• Assist with administrative and personnel processes as needed.

Conocimientos

Administrative experience

Data collection & reporting

Project coordination

MS Office

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education or related field

Descripción del empleo

Eat Smart Idaho works alongside communities to promote healthy living through education, resources and support that help individuals and families eat well, move more and thrive. This position supports the delivery and evaluation of Eat Smart Idaho programming by coordinating staff training and supervision, supporting program data collection and reporting and developing partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders. The position works collaboratively with program administrators and staff to ensure high-quality, consistent program delivery and to implement approaches that are responsive to the needs of the Idaho communities served.

Position Overview

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

Duties may include:

• Coordinate office operations
• Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles
• Plan and coordinate program meetings and events
• Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals
• Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations
• Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents
• Develop and maintain 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
• Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support
• Composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Ability to occasional work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education or related field
• Experience gathering and compiling data for reports
• Experience teaching youth and adult audiences
• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with individuals, families and communities

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to teach or otherwise provide instruction involving physical activities
• Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 lbs

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $25.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

0.875

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 10/07/2026

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

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 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)

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Academic Careers
  • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
  • Chronicle
  • Facebook
  • 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)
• * 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