Hub Coordinator

Posting Number: SP005038P

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Location: Off Campus Location - Remote, Northern District of Idaho

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The Regional Hub Coordinator (HC) is a key leader in advancing the Idaho STEM Ecosystem (EcosySTEM) responsible for driving regional strategy, shaping cross-sector collaboration, and leading initiatives that significantly expand access to high-quality STEM education and career-connected learning.

As the lead STEM liaison in their region, the HC serves as both strategist and convener, ensuring local efforts contribute meaningfully to a cohesive and results-driven statewide organization. This role exercises a high degree of independence and strategic decision-making, reporting directly to the EcosySTEM Program Director and working closely with other Hub Coordinators, regional leadership committees, and state leadership to co-design and implement statewide goals.

Required Experience:

• Three years in STEM education, community engagement, and workforce development
• Building and facilitating partnerships among organizations
• Designing, planning and implementing programs, events, and initiatives
• Communicating concepts to educators, policymakers, and industry professionals in written and verbal communication
• Working independently and collaboratively within virtual team environments

Required Education:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in education, public relations or business; four additional years of experience (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Have a valid driver’s license and able to successfully pass a driver’s record check
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the region and occasionally statewide; attendance at a minimum of one national conference annually is expected
• Must reside within the regions they coordinate

Additional Preferred:

• Knowledge or experience working with the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice and other national STEM networks
• Experience working with grant-funded projects
• Proven leadership skills in managing regional initiatives and working groups
• Demonstrated leadership in STEM education, community engagement, and/or workforce development through more than five years of work experience
• Deep knowledge of the regional STEM education and workforce landscape

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None

Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $52,250 annually or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

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: No

Posting Date: 10/02/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 16, 2025 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. Please upload unofficial transcripts with your application material. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.