Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance

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University of Idaho is hiring a Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance. The role involves coordinating office operations, tracking program schedules, supporting program planning including budgets, facilitating communications, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders to ensure quality assurance, compliance, and effective program delivery.

Highlights

Coordinate office operations and program schedules.
Plan and organize program meetings and events.
Support development of operating budgets and funding proposals.
Prepare communications such as talking points, speech scripts, and correspondence responses.
Maintain liaison relationships with offices, customers, and advisory boards.
Assist with budget management and financial or personnel processes.
Requires three years of administrative, business operations, or program support experience.
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet research.
Preferred qualifications include experience in technical, regulated, or compliance environments and familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Compensation starts at $23.50 per hour, depending on experience.

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Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005376P
Position Title	Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	CALS Research Administration
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	This position supports coordination of quality assurance and compliance-related activities, contributing to effective documentation, program tracking, and adherence to established standards. The role also supports procurement coordination, vendor processes and program service activities to ensure materials, services and operations align with program requirements.
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	https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-ag-experiment-station/services/analytical-sciences

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	None
Additional Preferred	Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree Experience working in a technical, regulated or compliance-focused environment Familiarity with quality assurance practices, document control or compliance-related processes Experience supporting audits, inspections or program reviews Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar quality standards Experience performing or supporting equipment calibration, verification or technical service activities following established procedures Experience gathering and compiling data for reports Experience with tracking systems, databases or information management systems Knowledge of project or program coordination principles
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$23.50 an hour or higher depending 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	07/20/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by August 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather 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.
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
[email protected]

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Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005376P
Position Title	Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance
Division/College	College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department	CALS Research Administration
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	This position supports coordination of quality assurance and compliance-related activities, contributing to effective documentation, program tracking, and adherence to established standards. The role also supports procurement coordination, vendor processes and program service activities to ensure materials, services and operations align with program requirements.
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	https://www.uidaho.edu/idaho-ag-experiment-station/services/analytical-sciences

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	None
Additional Preferred	Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree Experience working in a technical, regulated or compliance-focused environment Familiarity with quality assurance practices, document control or compliance-related processes Experience supporting audits, inspections or program reviews Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or similar quality standards Experience performing or supporting equipment calibration, verification or technical service activities following established procedures Experience gathering and compiling data for reports Experience with tracking systems, databases or information management systems Knowledge of project or program coordination principles
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$23.50 an hour or higher depending 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	07/20/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applications received by August 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu 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.
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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