Program Coordinator
Posting Number: SP005453P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life
Sciences
Department: Southern District
Location: Off Campus Location - Ada County
Extension/Boise
Posting Context Statement:
Southern District Extension embodies the UI mission to shape the
future through innovative thinking, community engagement and
transformative education. Consistent with the land-grant ideal, the
Southern District and Ada County Extension ensures that outreach
activities strengthen teaching, scholarly and creative
capacities.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for providing day-to-day operations
support to team members throughout the planning, implementation and
delivery of programs, and may serve as first point of contact for
the unit.
Duties may include:
- Serving as primary contact with program participants, customer
service and office support functions
Facilitating communication between program participants and
managerial staff
Coordinating arrangements for the program such as meetings,
conferences and banquets
Collecting, compiling and summarizing program data and managing
records
Maintaining program calendars and schedules
May utilize University programs to create, review and approval
financial documents, and to provide routine financial reports to
the program administrator
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Three years performing administrative, office and/or program
support functions
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other:
- Ability to work nonstandard hours, including evenings and
weekends, to support programs, events, meetings, and other 4-H
activities
- Ability to travel to Extension offices, program sites, schools,
camps, fairs and other work locations as required
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to meet
requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in Education, Youth Development, or a closely
related field; or four years of professional experience in youth
development
- Experience with 4-H Youth Development or other positive youth
development programs
- Experience developing, delivering, and evaluating educational
programs, classes, trainings or workshops
- Experience collaborating with others to achieve shared
goals
- Experience with program marketing, communications and
promotion
- Experience with fundraising and resource development
- Experience recruiting, training, organizing and supervising
volunteers
- Experience with livestock and/or horse educational
programming
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the
ability to prepare clear reports and effectively present
information to youth and adult audiences
- Experience composing, proofing and editing a variety of
documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in
application materials
- Experience using computer software and applications for word
processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet
research
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move programming supplies
and equipment up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings
Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $21.25 per hour or higher based on
experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
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: 09/16/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by
September 30, 2026 will receive first consideration.
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must
address EACH of the Required Experience qualifications, including
pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your
ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the
Additional 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 that
includes the position responsibilities, please email Diane Isaak at
disaak@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.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52770
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity
employer, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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