"Program Manager II, Student Support Services-SSS TRIO"

Posting Context Statement

Reporting to the Director for Vandals First Program, the Program Manager for Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS) is responsible for the leadership and oversight at the University of Idaho. They will ensure the program supports the academic goals and mission of the University and is in compliance with federal legislation and regulations. They are responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating professional staff; budget planning and management; grant preparation/administration; annual reports; coordinating/overseeing program activities; collaborating with campus departments; guiding the development and execution of program vision and goals; coordinating program assessment, evaluation, and reporting activities.

Position Overview

This position serves as the administrative lead for educational, outreach, and professional programs, or directing complex business operations in support of the program. The program manager formally plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the work of the program. The position will represent the program to administrators, faculty, staff and students within the university and external contacts.

Duties may include:

• Design and develop or assist with the design and development of program(s) or project(s).
• Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of a program.
• Ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations.
• Oversee the supervision of personnel for the program.
• Manage contract, grant and/or state funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding.
• Participate in the development of annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit.
• Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present program reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Four years of program coordination or program management experience.
• One year of supervisory experience or delegating work to others.
• Participation in the development and management of operating budgets.
• One or more years’ experience in designing, managing, or implementing SSS or a similar project intended to increase retention and graduation disadvantaged populations.
• Two or more years of professional work experience with program management, supervision, and grant administration at the secondary or postsecondary level.

Required Education

• Master’s Degree in counseling, college student personnel, adult education or closely related field.

Required Other

None

Additional Preferred

• Experience working with U.S. Department of Education TRIO Programs or similar programs serving disadvantaged, disabled, first-generation, or limited income students.
• Being first-generation, from a historically limited-income family or have a disability.
• Working knowledge of ADA and accommodation needs of people with disabilities at the post-secondary level.
• Experience counseling, advising, teaching and/or tutoring experience at secondary or post-secondary level.
• Successful grant writing and grant administration experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish.
• Experience with program assessment and report writing.
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
• Working knowledge of adult learning theory, developmental education issues, freshman year experience, supplemental instruction, and academic success strategies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience planning and coordinating programs, managing grants/contracts or supervising an organizational unit.
• Experience interpreting federal or state regulations.
• Experience interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

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

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $65,628 or higher, depending on experience

Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment

FTE: 1.0

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: 10/16/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by October 30, 2025

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/49834

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