HR Assistant

HR Assistant

Position Title - HR Assistant

Division/College - Human Resources

Department - Human Resource Services

Location - Moscow

Posting Context Statement - Human Resources partners with the University of Idaho community throughout the state to proactively support and collaborate. This includes support and coordination of employment-related functions such as classification and compensation, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and health and wellness benefits administration.

Position Overview - The HR Assistant will be responsible for providing front office support and customer service to the university community while also supporting the general operations of the Human Resources department. Duties may include: distributing mail, maintaining files, assisting with supply inventory and reordering as necessary, optimizing client satisfaction through teamwork, attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to customer service and performing related duties other duties as assigned.

Unit URL - Human Resources | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications

Required Experience - One year of reception/clerical experience in an office setting to include providing administrative support to others, reception/customer service, filing, word processing, and answering a business telephone using professional etiquette. Experience using a computer to enter and retrieve information.

Required Education - High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other - None

Additional Preferred - Experience working with employment eligibility verification, including the form I-9 and the E-Verify system. Experience with Banner. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals. Demonstrated experience handling confidential information. Experience working in a higher education setting.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions - None

Degree Requirement - N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status - Non-Exempt

Employee Category - Classified

Pay Range - $17.58 per hour or higher depending on education and experience

Type of Appointment - Fiscal Year

FTE - 1

Full Time/Part Time - Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. - No

Posting Date - 07/09/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants - Applications received by July 30, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources -

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.

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Academic Careers
   • Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
   • Chronicle
   • Facebook
   • HigherEd/Academic Impressions
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
   • Indeed.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn
   • Newspaper
   • Other Venue
   • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
   • University of Idaho Website
   • University of Idaho Daily Register
   • University of Idaho Employee
   • Word of Mouth
   • Militaryjob.com
   • DSPSjobs.com
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
2. * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)