Program Specialist, IKEEP

Job Description

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Program Specialist, IKEEP

Posting Number: SP005119P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) Specialist designs, implements and manages recruitment, on-going retention and outreach, academic and leadership programs and services of significant breadth and depth to support Teacher Education for Native American students and communities. The Program Specialist will work with current IKEEP programming to develop and coordinate educational support programs that prepare and address the professional preparation of Native American teacher education students at the University of Idaho.


Position Overview:

This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery.

Duties may include:
  • Coordinate office operations
  • Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles
  • Plan and coordinate program meetings and events
  • Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations
  • Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents
  • Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with various offices, customers and stakeholders including internal and advisory boards
  • May assist with budget management and provide support for financial and/or personnel processes
  • Other duties as assigned


Required Experience:

  • Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support
  • Composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
  • Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research


Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent


Required Other:

  • Ability to work non-standard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to travel locally


Additional Preferred:

  • Master’s in Education, higher education administration, higher education counseling or related social science degree
  • Familiarity with regional tribal structures
  • Experience with systems of K-12 education, particularly in Native American serving schools and districts
  • Experience with successful grant writing, program design, delivery, and assessment
  • Research experience in areas of Native American education or other Native American issues


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: $25.00 per hour or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
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: No
Posting Date: 12/12/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by December 26, 2025 will receive first consideration.


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.



To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50320

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








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