University of Idaho
Program Specialist, University Honors
🇺🇸
Moscow, ID
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$22
per Hour
💻
Other
🗓️
August 13th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Program Specialist for the University Honors Program. The role involves coordinating office operations, managing program schedules, supporting recruitment and admissions, planning events, assisting with budget and financial processes, and maintaining relationships with students, faculty, and stakeholders to promote student success and retention.
Highlights
- Coordinate and manage key areas of the University Honors Program including curricular learning experiences, student recruitment, admissions, scholarships, marketing, and alumni relations
- Support operational, programmatic, and strategic initiatives to promote student success and retention
- Use software tools such as Banner, Slate, Vandalstar, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint
- Manage program schedules, business cycles, meetings, and events
- Assist with development of operating budgets and funding proposals
- Maintain liaison relationships with internal offices, advisory boards, students, faculty, and external partners
- Required qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, three years of administrative or program support experience, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and internet research
- Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree, experience with Honors or high-achieving students, recruiting and advising, good judgment, and university software knowledge
- Physical requirement to lift and move up to 30 pounds
- Compensation: $22.03 per hour, full-time, classified, non-exempt position
Program Specialist, University Honors Full Description
Program Specialist, University Honors
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005403P
Position Title | Program Specialist, University Honors
Division/College | Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Department | University Honors Program
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing key areas of the University Honors Program. This position supports operational, programmatic and strategic support promoting student success, retention and recruitment. The position covers coordination and delivery of curricular learning experiences; student recruitment, applications, admissions and scholarships; marketing and communication, alumni relations and support of the Honors Program Faculty Fellows and other areas.
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 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 | University Honors Program (uidaho.edu)
Posting Number | SP005403P
Position Title | Program Specialist, University Honors
Division/College | Vice Provost for Academic Initiatives
Department | University Honors Program
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating and managing key areas of the University Honors Program. This position supports operational, programmatic and strategic support promoting student success, retention and recruitment. The position covers coordination and delivery of curricular learning experiences; student recruitment, applications, admissions and scholarships; marketing and communication, alumni relations and support of the Honors Program Faculty Fellows and other areas.
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 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 | University Honors Program (uidaho.edu)
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 | Ability to travel Ability to work non-standard business hours Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Bachelor’s Degree Previous experience working with Honors or high-achieving students in a university setting and/or delivering student-centered customer service Experience recruiting and advising students Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, supervisors, co-workers and the public Ability to exercise good judgment and effective decision-making Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni and external partners to advance the mission of the University Honors Program Knowledge of university policies, procedures and software, such as Banner, Slate, Vandalstar Management of records and common computer applications/software such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc Oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 30 pounds
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
Required Education | High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other | Ability to travel Ability to work non-standard business hours Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles
Additional Preferred | Bachelor’s Degree Previous experience working with Honors or high-achieving students in a university setting and/or delivering student-centered customer service Experience recruiting and advising students Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, supervisors, co-workers and the public Ability to exercise good judgment and effective decision-making Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni and external partners to advance the mission of the University Honors Program Knowledge of university policies, procedures and software, such as Banner, Slate, Vandalstar Management of records and common computer applications/software such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, etc Oral and written communication skills
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 30 pounds
Degree Requirement | N/A: No degree requirement
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $22.03 per hour
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 | 08/12/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than August 26, 2026. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please email [email protected].
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
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 | 08/12/2026
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than August 26, 2026. In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please email [email protected].
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
- List of References
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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