Job Description
Program Manager II, Deep Soil Ecotron
Posting Number: SP005238P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: Soils and Water Systems
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Design and develop or assist with the design and development of program(s) or project(s)
- Manage and oversee the administrative and daily operations of a program
- Ensure compliance with university, state and federal policies and regulations
- Oversee the supervision of personnel for the program
- Manage contract, grant and/or state funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts; oversee, coordinate, and/or assist with proposal writing to develop additional funding
- Participate in the development of annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit
- Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present program reports
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Four years of program coordination or program management experience
- One year of supervisory experience or delegating work to others
- Participation in the development and management of operating budgets
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of eight years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in soil science, project management, business management, or related to the domain of the position
- Master’s Degree in soil science, project management, business management, or related to the domain of the position
- Leadership experience in a non-academic setting (e.g., industry or non-governmental organization), including contributing to cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Familiarity with university research environments and practices, including supporting research operations and administration
- Knowledge of soil science or scientific infrastructure and data management
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, collaborative environments while supporting strategic initiatives and project implementation
- Experience communicating with stakeholders through written and verbal formats
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $68,764.80 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:
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: 04/22/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
Along with your Resume/CV, Letter of Qualification, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at Hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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