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University of Idaho
Program Specialist
🇺🇸
Moscow, Idaho
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$22
per Hour
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Other
🗓️
August 28th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Program Specialist to direct the implementation and administration of exams at the Testing Center. The role involves coordinating office operations, managing test scheduling and materials, supporting budget and program planning, compiling communications, and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders.
Highlights
- Direct the implementation and administration of exams at the Testing Center.
- Coordinate test scheduling, training, and dissemination of information to personnel.
- Support program planning, including assistance with budgets and funding proposals.
- Document and track program schedules, business cycles, and administrative reports.
- Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with internal and advisory boards and stakeholders.
- Provide support for financial and personnel processes; assist with budget management.
- Required skills include proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet research, and familiarity with software like Banner, Chrome River, and Vandalweb preferred.
- Must complete NCTA Proctor Certifications within six months of hire and be able to work nonstandard hours.
- Preferred qualifications include an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and experience with national standard and accommodated testing programs.
- Compensation starts at $22.03 per hour or higher, commensurate with experience, full-time fiscal year appointment.
Program Specialist Full Description
Program Specialist
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005426P
Position Title | Program Specialist
Division/College | Student Affairs
Department | Dean of Students
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Testing Center Program Specialist directs the implementation and administration of exams given through the University of Idaho’s Testing Center. Responsible for administrative functions within the Testing Center. Informs students, proctors, Testing Center personnel, and other stakeholders regarding software, hardware, and testing procedures, coordinates the test scheduling process and test materials, provides and assists with training and dissemination of information to Testing Center personnel, acts as a liaison with IT, and coordinates efforts to improve and refine usage of the Testing Center. This position works closely with CDAR testing staff to provide support in both testing locations as needed.
Position Overview | This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery.
Duties may include: Coordinate office operations Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles Plan and coordinate program meetings and events Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with various offices, customers and stakeholders including internal and advisory boards May assist with budget management and provide support for financial and/or personnel processes Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Testing Center – TC | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP005426P
Position Title | Program Specialist
Division/College | Student Affairs
Department | Dean of Students
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Testing Center Program Specialist directs the implementation and administration of exams given through the University of Idaho’s Testing Center. Responsible for administrative functions within the Testing Center. Informs students, proctors, Testing Center personnel, and other stakeholders regarding software, hardware, and testing procedures, coordinates the test scheduling process and test materials, provides and assists with training and dissemination of information to Testing Center personnel, acts as a liaison with IT, and coordinates efforts to improve and refine usage of the Testing Center. This position works closely with CDAR testing staff to provide support in both testing locations as needed.
Position Overview | This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery.
Duties may include: Coordinate office operations Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles Plan and coordinate program meetings and events Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with various offices, customers and stakeholders including internal and advisory boards May assist with budget management and provide support for financial and/or personnel processes Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Testing Center – TC | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support Composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research
Required Education | High school diploma or equivalent
Required Other | Within 6 months of hire, complete all NCTA Proctor Certifications necessary Duties of this position require the employee to be at least 18 years of age Ability to work nonstandard hours including alternate schedules or occasional after-hours work
Additional Preferred | Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree Experience gathering and compiling data for reports Experience with University programs such as Banner, Chrome River, and Vandalweb Familiarity with ADA, Section 504, and NCTA Professional Standards Ability to provide customer service in high-demand or high-pressure environments Experience with national standard testing programs, including computer-based testing, accommodated testing or placement testing
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | High school diploma or equivalent
Required Other | Within 6 months of hire, complete all NCTA Proctor Certifications necessary Duties of this position require the employee to be at least 18 years of age Ability to work nonstandard hours including alternate schedules or occasional after-hours work
Additional Preferred | Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree Experience gathering and compiling data for reports Experience with University programs such as Banner, Chrome River, and Vandalweb Familiarity with ADA, Section 504, and NCTA Professional Standards Ability to provide customer service in high-demand or high-pressure environments Experience with national standard testing programs, including computer-based testing, accommodated testing or placement testing
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $22.03 per hour or higher commensurate with experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/27/2026
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 September 10, 2026
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 | $22.03 per hour or higher commensurate with experience.
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1.0
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 08/27/2026
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 September 10, 2026
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.
(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
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