Program Coordinator I, IAMP Extension

Position Overview
Provides administrative support for the USDA-funded Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Project for Idaho, a major University of Idaho research initiative involving multiple funded and supporting partners. Independently performs complex administrative duties requiring professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality under the general direction of the Extension Project Director. Supports project coordination, communications, and administrative operations to advance project goals and deliverables.

Responsibilities

Serving as primary contact with program participants, customer service and office support functions

Facilitating communication between program participants and managerial staff

Coordinating arrangements for the program such as meetings, conferences and banquets

Collecting, compiling and summarizing program data and managing records

Maintaining program calendars and schedules

May utilize University programs to create, review and approve financial documents and to provide routine financial reports to the program administrator

Three years performing administrative, office and/or program support functions

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other

Ability to travel periodically for IAMP events, trainings, and meetings

Additional Preferred

Master’s degree or other advanced degree in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, marketing, or a closely related field.

Experience working within a land-grant university Extension system and supporting project leadership as part of a collaborative team.

Experience coordinating or managing inter-institutional and interdisciplinary projects.

Experience with production agriculture, agricultural businesses, or agricultural supply chains.

Experience developing, designing, or formatting print and electronic communications, outreach, or promotional materials.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

None

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

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