Appointment Information
Working Title: Program Specialist
Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences
Department: 768-CALS Central District
Location: Twin Falls
FTE: 0.875
Advertising Pay Range: $25.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True
FLSA Status: Classified
Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year
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
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- 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 and 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
Open Until Filled: True
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 21, 2026, will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Christina at Christinaa@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
Visa Sponsorship: No
Degree Requirement Timeline: N/A - no degree required
Background Check Statement: 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.
