Job Details

Co-Director, TRIO

Position Number: 7270600
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Co-Director, TRIO

Posting Number: SP005342P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: TRIO-INSPIRE
Location: Moscow

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 candidates home department and the Deans 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.

Required Experience:

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

Required Education:

Masters degree in education, counseling, social sciences, leadership or related field

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

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
Experience with federal grant compliance, reporting, budgeting, or proposal development
Demonstrated involvement or leadership in relevant educational opportunity or college access professional associations at the state, regional, or national level, including participation in committees, advocacy efforts, conferences, or professional development initiatives
Supervisory experience, particularly in student success or academic support settings
Experience in strategic planning, assessment, or program evaluation
Demonstrated commitment to leadership and responsive student support
Familiarity with University of Idaho academic programs, student services infrastructure and institutional policies
Strong written and verbal communication skills

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: TBD
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

0.5

Full Time/Part Time: Part 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: Uncertain
Posting Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 07/10/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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/51962

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