Program Manager II, Student Support Services-SSS TRIO

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University of Idaho is hiring a Program Manager II for Student Support Services-SSS TRIO. The role leads educational, outreach, and professional programs by planning, directing, and coordinating program operations, ensuring compliance, managing budgets and grants, supervising staff, and collaborating with university departments and external contacts.

Highlights

Design and develop programs or projects related to student support services.
Oversee daily administrative operations and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
Supervise, train, and evaluate professional staff involved in the program.
Manage contract, grant, and state funding including budgeting, expenditure approval, and financial reporting.
Prepare grant proposals and assist in securing additional funding.
Participate in annual budget development and provide fiscal management for the unit.
Collect, analyze, and report program activity data to support program assessment and evaluation.
Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in counseling, college student personnel, adult education, or related field and four years of program coordination or management experience.
Preferred skills include experience with TRIO programs, grant writing, program assessment, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.
Compensation starts at $65,628 or higher, depending on experience, with full-time fiscal year appointment.

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005057P
Position Title	Program Manager II, Student Support Services-SSS TRIO
Division/College	Student Affairs
Department	Dean of Students
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	Reporting to the Director for Vandals First Program, the Program Manager for Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS) is responsible for the leadership and oversight at the University of Idaho. They will ensure the program supports the academic goals and mission of the University and is in compliance with federal legislation and regulations. They are responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating professional staff; budget planning and management; grant preparation/administration; annual reports; coordinating/overseeing program activities; collaborating with campus departments; guiding the development and execution of program vision and goals; coordinating program assessment, evaluation, and reporting activities.
Position Overview	This position serves as the administrative lead for educational, outreach, and professional programs, or directing complex business operations in support of the program. The program manager formally plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the work of the program. The position will represent the program to administrators, faculty, staff and students within the university and external contacts. Duties may include: Design and develop or assist with the design and development of program(s) or project(s). Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of a program. Ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations. Oversee the supervision of personnel for the program. Manage contract, grant and/or state funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding. Participate in the development of annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit. Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present program reports. Other duties as assigned.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/campus-communities/vandals-first

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Four years of program coordination or program management experience. One year of supervisory experience or delegating work to others. Participation in the development and management of operating budgets. One or more years’ experience in designing, managing, or implementing SSS or a similar project intended to increase retention and graduation disadvantaged populations. Two or more years of professional work experience with program management, supervision, and grant administration at the secondary or postsecondary level.
Required Education	Master’s Degree in counseling, college student personnel, adult education or closely related field.
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Experience working with U.S. Department of Education TRIO Programs or similar programs serving disadvantaged, disabled, first-generation, or limited income students. Being first-generation, from a historically limited-income family or have a disability. Working knowledge of ADA and accommodation needs of people with disabilities at the post-secondary level. Experience counseling, advising, teaching and/or tutoring experience at secondary or post-secondary level. Successful grant writing and grant administration experience. Ability to speak Spanish. Experience with program assessment and report writing. Strong working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access. Working knowledge of adult learning theory, developmental education issues, freshman year experience, supplemental instruction, and academic success strategies. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience planning and coordinating programs, managing grants/contracts or supervising an organizational unit. Experience interpreting federal or state regulations. Experience interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$65,628 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.	No
Posting Date	10/16/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant. For 1st consideration, please apply by October 30, 2025
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
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.
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University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005057P
Position Title	Program Manager II, Student Support Services-SSS TRIO
Division/College	Student Affairs
Department	Dean of Students
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	Reporting to the Director for Vandals First Program, the Program Manager for Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS) is responsible for the leadership and oversight at the University of Idaho. They will ensure the program supports the academic goals and mission of the University and is in compliance with federal legislation and regulations. They are responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating professional staff; budget planning and management; grant preparation/administration; annual reports; coordinating/overseeing program activities; collaborating with campus departments; guiding the development and execution of program vision and goals; coordinating program assessment, evaluation, and reporting activities.
Position Overview	This position serves as the administrative lead for educational, outreach, and professional programs, or directing complex business operations in support of the program. The program manager formally plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the work of the program. The position will represent the program to administrators, faculty, staff and students within the university and external contacts. Duties may include: Design and develop or assist with the design and development of program(s) or project(s). Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of a program. Ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations. Oversee the supervision of personnel for the program. Manage contract, grant and/or state funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding. Participate in the development of annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit. Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present program reports. Other duties as assigned.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/campus-communities/vandals-first

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Four years of program coordination or program management experience. One year of supervisory experience or delegating work to others. Participation in the development and management of operating budgets. One or more years’ experience in designing, managing, or implementing SSS or a similar project intended to increase retention and graduation disadvantaged populations. Two or more years of professional work experience with program management, supervision, and grant administration at the secondary or postsecondary level.
Required Education	Master’s Degree in counseling, college student personnel, adult education or closely related field.
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Experience working with U.S. Department of Education TRIO Programs or similar programs serving disadvantaged, disabled, first-generation, or limited income students. Being first-generation, from a historically limited-income family or have a disability. Working knowledge of ADA and accommodation needs of people with disabilities at the post-secondary level. Experience counseling, advising, teaching and/or tutoring experience at secondary or post-secondary level. Successful grant writing and grant administration experience. Ability to speak Spanish. Experience with program assessment and report writing. Strong working experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access. Working knowledge of adult learning theory, developmental education issues, freshman year experience, supplemental instruction, and academic success strategies. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Experience planning and coordinating programs, managing grants/contracts or supervising an organizational unit. Experience interpreting federal or state regulations. Experience interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Exempt
Employee Category	Exempt
Pay Range	$65,628 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.	No
Posting Date	10/16/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	To be considered your “Letter of Qualification” must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant. For 1st consideration, please apply by October 30, 2025
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
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)

University of Idaho Human Resources
Moscow, ID 83844-4332
(208) 885-3638
employment@uidaho.edu

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