Program Specialist, IMPACT
Posting Number: SP005382P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human
Sciences
Department: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Hybrid/Remote
Posting Context Statement:
The IMPACT Program Specialist provides day-to-day coordination for
a federally funded personnel preparation project that supports
paraeducators in completing degree and certification requirements
to become special education teachers. The position coordinates
scholar support, project activities, partner communication, data
collection, reporting, and administrative processes. The position
reports to the Principal Investigator and works closely with
project faculty, university offices, mentors, school partners, and
scholars.
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:
Additional Preferred:
Education:
Preferred – Bachelor's degree in education,
administration, project management, student services, or a related
field
Additional Preferred – Master's degree in a
related field
Experience:
- Knowledge of special education, disability services, educator
preparation, or teacher certification
- Experience supporting paraeducators, adult learners, or other
nontraditional students
- Experience with grant administration, budget tracking, program
evaluation, or data reporting
- Experience working with rural or community-based education
partners
- Experience coordinating a program, project, grant, or
student-support initiative
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal
skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with
varied stakeholders
- Experience maintaining records, tracking activities, and
preparing reports
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $28.00 per hour or higher depending on
experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 0.5
Full Time/Part Time: Part 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: 07/22/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: First consideration
review to take place August 5th, 2026
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/52218
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity
employer, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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