University of Idaho
HR Assistant
🇺🇸
Moscow, ID
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$18
per Hour
💻
Human Resources
🗓️
July 30th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a HR Assistant. The HR Assistant provides front office support and customer service to the university community while assisting with general Human Resources operations such as distributing mail, maintaining files, and managing supply inventory.
Highlights
- Provide front office support and customer service to university staff and visitors.
- Distribute mail and maintain department filing systems.
- Assist with supply inventory management and reorder supplies as needed.
- Support teamwork to optimize client satisfaction and ensure operational accuracy.
- One year of clerical/reception experience including administrative support, professional telephone etiquette, and computer use for information management.
- Proficient in standard office software and able to enter and retrieve data efficiently.
- Preferred experience with employment eligibility verification (form I-9, E-Verify), Banner system, and handling confidential information.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; no degree required.
- Compensation starts at $17.58 per hour or higher depending on education and experience.
- Position is full-time, fiscal year appointment under Human Resource Services department.
HR Assistant Full Description
HR Assistant
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005358P
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)
Posting Number | SP005358P
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
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 | 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.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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 | 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.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
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
- 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
- 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.
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