Junior Product Manager

The position is part‑time for up to 20 hours during Fall and Spring semesters; the job is flexible around your schedule. Responsibilities Meet with campus departments and stakeholders to understand their needs and translate those needs into clear touch‑point requests. Help prioritize work and contribute to decisions about what gets built first and why. Write and refine user stories, acceptance criteria, and test plans that guide the development team. Plan and carry out testing for new features and changes; verify they meet requirements before release. Maintain the MyUI card system, including content, tags, and design, to keep the platform navigable. Support communication with the help desk and campus users about changes. Provide light support for Banner–related questions and requests. Apply outcome‑based product thinking, focusing on the change we want to create for users, not just the features shipped. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required: Current University of Idaho undergraduate or graduate student with junior, senior, or graduate standing, pursuing a degree in management information systems, computer science, business, design, or a related field. Motivated and curious, with a desire to understand how things work and why people need what they need. Team player, ready to collaborate with staff and stakeholders, and willing to take real ownership of work. Adaptable and able to work effectively when priorities shift and schedules move fast. Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, especially when turning people’s needs into actionable plans. Preferred: Experience in product management, project coordination, or a related field. Knowledge of the University of Idaho’s Banner system or similar enterprise applications. Experience using agile development methodologies. Understanding of user experience and design principles. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr