Co-Director, TRIO

Posting Context Statement
The successful candidate should be prepared for a collaborative, mentoring‑oriented transition. The position is designed for long‑term continuity, with expectations of stepping into the permanent Executive Director role. Workload will be coordinated with the candidate’s home department and the Dean’s Office.

Position Overview
The Co‑Director of the INSPIRE Center works alongside the current Executive Director during a one‑year transition period beginning October 2026, with the intent to assume the Executive Director role. The Co‑Director supports Center operations, strategic planning, grant‑funded initiatives, staff supervision, assessment, outreach, and university‑level collaborations central to advancing the success of first‑generation, and income‑eligible student populations.

Qualifications

Current University of Idaho employee (faculty or staff) eligible for internal recruitment

Experience in program administration, project coordination, or leadership of student success initiatives

Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across units and working in a team‑based environment

Master’s degree in education, counseling, social sciences, leadership or related field

Experience with federal grant compliance, reporting, budgeting, or proposal development

Experience in strategic planning, assessment, or program evaluation

Supervisory experience, particularly in student success or academic support settings

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with University of Idaho academic programs, student services infrastructure and institutional policies

Demonstrated commitment to leadership and responsive student support

Demonstrated progressively responsible professional experience (e.g., 3 or more years) in student success programs, TRIO, federally funded programs, or higher education administration

Experience working with, or administering, externally funded educational opportunity programs

Demonstrated involvement or leadership in relevant educational opportunity or college access professional associations at the state, regional, or national level

Responsibilities

Support Center operations and strategic planning.

Lead grant‑funded initiatives, including supervision of staff, assessment, outreach, and university‑level collaborations.

Prepare for step‑up to Executive Director role.

Location
Moscow, Idaho

Employment Status
Non‑Exempt, Classified, Part‑time (0.5 FTE).

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

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