Appointment Information

Working Title: Program Specialist

Division/College: 3998-CALS Col of Agri Life Sciences

Department: 768-CALS Central District

Location: Twin Falls

FTE: 0.875

Advertising Pay Range: $25.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: True

FLSA Status: Classified

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

• 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

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:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to travel
• Ability to occasional work non-standard business hours

Additional Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Education or related field
• Experience gathering and compiling data for reports
• Experience teaching youth and adult audiences
• Experience engaging and working collaboratively with individuals, families and communities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to teach or otherwise provide instruction involving physical activities
• Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move instructional materials weighing up to 40 lbs

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by October 21, 2026, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Christina at Christinaa@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: N/A - no degree required