Administrative

Department Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications Location Location Moscow Posting Context Statement The department of Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications ( AELC ) in CALS at the UI has two undergraduate degree programs. One is focused on agricultural education leading to teacher certification and the other is agricultural science, communication and leadership which aids candidates to help tell the story of agriculture in multiple formats. We also offer an M.S. degree in AELC . Our students come from many states and the department values its interaction and communication with them as they explore opportunities for their future. Position Overview The position works with a high degree of initiative to provide advanced operational and programmatic support to visitors, students and employees by navigating and advising others on a variety of administrative processes, procedures and cyclical calendars of activities critical to the operation of the unit within the broader university. The position may serve as first point of contact for the department while also performing administrative functions such as researching information and solving problems for faculty, staff and students, and providing program and/or event assistance. Duties may include: Coordinate office functions and maintain office processes, procedures, and records Provide administrative support and coordinate activities of a department or unit by prioritizing, directing and responding to business matters involving university administrative functions Respond to routine and moderately complex questions/issues concerning unit/university policies, processes and procedures from internal and external contacts Support regular and non-routine meetings and events; coordinate complex travel arrangements Compose and distribute meeting notes and routine correspondence or reports, such as presentations, statistical or monthly activity reports Maintain individual and office calendars Utilize university systems to create, review and submit financial documents including travel claims, purchasing card expense reports, claim vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders and deposit forms; may provide routine financial reports to unit administrator May supervise or direct the work of others Three years performing administrative or office support functions Composing, proofing and editing a variety of business documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Using computer software and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet research Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Required Other None Additional Preferred Using complex software (such as financial and personnel records management systems) while completing administrative tasks Managing calendars and/or scheduling Interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services Independently solving problems and performing liaison activities in a work setting and coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $23.00 per hour or higher depending on education and experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 0.5 Full Time/Part Time Full Time/Part Time Part Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. Visa Sponsorship A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Posting Date 08/06/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants 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 Resume/CV Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * 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) * 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) * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America? Yes No * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr