A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
Other Administrative Positions Program Manager I Posting Number:
SP005429P
Division/College:
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department:
Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location:
Boise, Off Campus Location -
Hybrid Posting Context Statement:
The Center on Disabilities and Human Development (CDHD) is an independent unit within the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The CDHD is supported through a federal infrastructure grant with numerous projects funded through sponsored accounts. The CDHD improves the lives of people with disabilities and their families by educating an interdisciplinary workforce, providing training and technical assistance within communities, conducting research, providing direct services, and disseminating evidence-based information.
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 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
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
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 and work non-standard hours as needed
Additional Preferred:
Education and training:
Bachelor's Degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field
Master's degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field
Experience:
Experience with implementation of statewide technical assistance initiatives
Experience coordinating programs, projects, or statewide initiatives
Experience developing training materials and delivering professional development
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of current educational, transition, and service-delivery practices Ability to:
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Interact and communicate with others effectively
Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar in composing written statements
Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
Portray a professional demeanor
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
None Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Employee Category:
Classified
Pay Range:
$30.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year
FTE:
1.00
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: No
Posting Date:
08/28/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Please address all the position requirements in your letter of qualification. Applications received by Sept 15, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52593 The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
