University of Idaho
Program Manager I, Communication and Training
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $27 per Hour
💻 Project Management
🗓️ June 11th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Program Manager I, Communication and Training. This role involves planning and completing educational and outreach programs while collaborating with stakeholders to build communication strategies and training programs. The program manager will lead team coordination, manage program budgets, and oversee data collection for reports.
Highlights
Highlights
- Plan and oversee program activities and deliverables.
- Coordinate and lead a diverse team.
- Collect and compile data for program assessment and reporting.
- Manage program budgets to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Expertise in instructional design and building communities of practice.
- Requires two years of experience in program coordination or management.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- Hourly pay starts at $27.05, based on experience.
Program Manager I, Communication and Training Full Description
Program Manager I, Communication and Training
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP004884P
Position Title | Program Manager I, Communication and Training
Division/College | University Research
Department | University Research
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
This position will work on the NSF-funded project Crossing the Innovation Valley of Death: Democratizing Data and Artificial Intelligence for Research Administration. They will collaborate with research administrators and technology developers to build stakeholder relationships and create communication strategies and training programs. This role is central to building a community of practice through instructional design and strategic engagement while supporting the faculty, staff and students contributing to the project. The role combines expertise in adult learning with a passion for collaborative networks that drive innovation and knowledge sharing across institutions, bridging research administration with emerging technologies.
Position Overview
This position supports the planning and completion of educational, outreach or professional programs; working with program staff, students, the public and/or agencies, to plan and oversee program activities. May lead a distinct area for the program such as outreach, assessment or financial management.
Duties may include: Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services, and activities Coordinate a team with a variety array of talents and responsibilities Collect, compile, and summarize program data for reports Participate in developing program operating goals, objectives and protocols Maintain program budgets, monitoring and reviewing transactions for compliance with program requirements Active participation in the development and submission of program proposals Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/research/about/osp
https://www.iids.uidaho.edu/
https://www.uidaho.edu/news/news-articles/news-releases/2025/032025-granted
Posting Number | SP004884P
Position Title | Program Manager I, Communication and Training
Division/College | University Research
Department | University Research
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement
This position will work on the NSF-funded project Crossing the Innovation Valley of Death: Democratizing Data and Artificial Intelligence for Research Administration. They will collaborate with research administrators and technology developers to build stakeholder relationships and create communication strategies and training programs. This role is central to building a community of practice through instructional design and strategic engagement while supporting the faculty, staff and students contributing to the project. The role combines expertise in adult learning with a passion for collaborative networks that drive innovation and knowledge sharing across institutions, bridging research administration with emerging technologies.
Position Overview
This position supports the planning and completion of educational, outreach or professional programs; working with program staff, students, the public and/or agencies, to plan and oversee program activities. May lead a distinct area for the program such as outreach, assessment or financial management.
Duties may include: Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services, and activities Coordinate a team with a variety array of talents and responsibilities Collect, compile, and summarize program data for reports Participate in developing program operating goals, objectives and protocols Maintain program budgets, monitoring and reviewing transactions for compliance with program requirements Active participation in the development and submission of program proposals Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | https://www.uidaho.edu/research/about/osp
https://www.iids.uidaho.edu/
https://www.uidaho.edu/news/news-articles/news-releases/2025/032025-granted
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Two years of program coordination or program management experience Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals Collecting, compiling, summarizing, and analyzing data for administrative reports
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to travel on occasion Ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions and community events
Additional Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Education, Marketing, Instructional Design, or related fields Master’s Degree in related field Experience leading collaborative teams in an educational or research environment Experience developing and implementing training programs and professional development initiatives in higher education settings Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, community building and creating sustainable communities of practice Background in developing multimedia training content (videos, interactive modules, digital learning objects) and facilitating virtual collaboration and online communities Certification in instructional design or adult education Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information into accessible training programs and materials Experience using various communication platforms and tools Experience creating and presenting content to various audiences
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to work in a standard office environment with computer workstation
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other | Ability to travel on occasion Ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions and community events
Additional Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Education, Marketing, Instructional Design, or related fields Master’s Degree in related field Experience leading collaborative teams in an educational or research environment Experience developing and implementing training programs and professional development initiatives in higher education settings Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, community building and creating sustainable communities of practice Background in developing multimedia training content (videos, interactive modules, digital learning objects) and facilitating virtual collaboration and online communities Certification in instructional design or adult education Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information into accessible training programs and materials Experience using various communication platforms and tools Experience creating and presenting content to various audiences
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Ability to work in a standard office environment with computer workstation
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $27.05 hourly or higher, depending on experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
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. | Uncertain
Posting Date | 05/23/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
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 | $27.05 hourly or higher, depending on experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
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. | Uncertain
Posting Date | 05/23/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Applicants:
Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.
For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources – Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.
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
- Disabled in Higher Ed
- 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
- Veterans in Higher Ed
- Word of Mouth
- * 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)
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