Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Posting Number: SP005453P
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

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
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 [email protected] and request that one be sent to you.

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/52770

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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