Job Details

Program Manager I, EcosySTEM

Position Number: 6464080
Location: Boise, ID
Position Type: Extension and Outreach

Program Manager I, EcosySTEM

Posting Number: SP004979P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Location: Boise

Posting Context Statement:

The EcosySTEM Program Manager provides strategic leadership and statewide oversight for the Idaho STEM Ecosystem (EcosySTEM), a cross-sector initiative focused on advancing equitable, high-quality STEM education and career-connected learning across Idaho. This position serves as the primary statewide point of contact for the EcosySTEM, guiding vision, strategy, and implementation in close collaboration with statewide and national partners. Operating under the direction of the Associate Dean and Director of the University of Idaho Extension in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Program Manager works to ensure that EcosySTEM initiatives are aligned with state and national education and workforce priorities.

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 a variety 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:

Bachelors Degree; four additional years of experience in program coordination (for a total of six years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability and willingness to travel frequently within the region and occasionally statewide; attendance at a minimum of one national conference annually is expected
Must reside within the regions they coordinate

Additional Preferred:

Bachelors degree in business management, education, public relations, or a related field
Extensive experience in STEM education, workforce development, and community engagement, including deep involvement with the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice and other national STEM networks
Proven success in grant writing and fundraising, including writing high-value proposals, securing funding from federal, foundation, corporate, gifts, and sponsorship sources and managing large externally funded projects to completion
Experienced in managing internal grant-making processes, including creating and implementing policies, procedures, infrastructure, and maintaining/updating grant portals and platforms such as Hivebrite for content development and engagement
Strong financial oversight skills, including budget management, fiscal responsibility, and financial transparency, in support of sustainable organizational growth
Skilled at working in dynamic, fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities, and driving impact through strategic project and program execution

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $65,000 and higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
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: 08/12/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications recieved by August 26, 2025, will recieve first consideration.

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.

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/49221

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