Program Manager I, IAMP

Provides administrative support for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project, Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP), the largest research grant in University of Idaho history. The project includes eight funded partners, as well as over 30 additional supporting partners. This position performs complex administrative support duties with professionalism and confidentiality under the general supervision of project co‑directors. Works closely with the Program Manager II to support partner communication, coordinate project personnel, and assist with annual performance reporting.

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.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of program deliverables, services and activities

Coordinate a team with an 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

Lead collection and compilation of program assessment data

May supervise the work of others or lead a team to accomplish assigned goals

Qualifications

Two years of program coordination or program management experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Science, Organizational Leadership, Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent technical training

Experience working directly with agricultural producers, landowners, or agriculture-related businesses

Experience in agricultural production, commodity markets, and purchasing

Demonstrated ability to design and produce written and electronic promotional materials

Experience communicating and coordinating with stakeholders or partners across multiple organizations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

Degree Requirement
Degree qualification is required at time of application.

EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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