Program Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information


Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP005453P


Position Title
Program Coordinator


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

Unit URL

Position Qualifications


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

Posting Information


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 View email address on click.appcast.io and request that one be sent to you.

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.