Program Manager I, Communication and Training Job at University of Idaho in Mosc

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number
SP004884P

Position Title
Program Manager I, Communication and Training

Division/College
University Research

Department
University Research

Location
Moscow

Posting Context Statement

This position will work on the NSF-funded project Crossing the Innovation Valley of Death: Democratizing Data and Artificial Intelligence for Research Administration. They will collaborate with research administrators and technology developers to build stakeholder relationships and create communication strategies and training programs. This role is central to building a community of practice through instructional design and strategic engagement while supporting the faculty, staff and students contributing to the project. The role combines expertise in adult learning with a passion for collaborative networks that drive innovation and knowledge sharing across institutions, bridging research administration with emerging technologies.

Position Overview

This position supports the planning and completion of educational, outreach or professional programs; working with program staff, students, the public and/or agencies, to plan and oversee program activities. May lead a distinct area for the program such as outreach, assessment or financial management.

Duties may include:

• Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services, and activities
• Coordinate a team with a variety array of talents and responsibilities
• Collect, compile, and summarize program data for reports
• Participate in developing program operating goals, objectives and protocols
• Maintain program budgets, monitoring and reviewing transactions for compliance with program requirements
• Active participation in the development and submission of program proposals
• Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data
• May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

https://www.uidaho.edu/research/about/osp
https://www.iids.uidaho.edu/
https://www.uidaho.edu/news/news-articles/news-releases/2025/032025-granted

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Two years of program coordination or program management experience
• Working in a team environment to accomplish shared goals
• Collecting, compiling, summarizing, and analyzing data for administrative reports

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel on occasion
• Ability to facilitate both in-person and virtual training sessions and community events

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Education, Marketing, Instructional Design, or related fields
• Master's Degree in related field
• Experience leading collaborative teams in an educational or research environment
• Experience developing and implementing training programs and professional development initiatives in higher education settings
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, community building and creating sustainable communities of practice
• Background in developing multimedia training content (videos, interactive modules, digital learning objects) and facilitating virtual collaboration and online communities
• Certification in instructional design or adult education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical information into accessible training programs and materials
• Experience using various communication platforms and tools
• Experience creating and presenting content to various audiences

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a standard office environment with computer workstation

Degree Requirement
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Employee Category
Classified

Pay Range
$27.05 hourly 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.
Uncertain

Posting Date
05/23/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is posted as open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before June 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Applicants:Please use your letter of qualification to explain in detail how your work experience, skills, and abilities meet both the required and preferred qualifications as listed in the position description. Your letter of qualification will be used to demonstrate your communication and writing skills to determine your ranking among the other applicants for this position.

For resources about how to write a letter of qualification, please visit the HR website here: Applicant Resources - Careers | University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)
To see the full job description, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.If you have any questions regarding this posting, please reach out to the search coordinator at kskovgard@uidaho.edu.

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.