Job Details

Administrative Specialist I

Position Number: 6633832
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

Administrative Specialist I

Posting Number: SP005047P
Division/College: Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Department: Vice Provost for Digital Learning
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

The Administrative Specialist position provides a wide range of operational support to the Digital Learning Initiatives program, its students, and campus partners, navigating a variety of administrative processes, procedures and cyclical calendars of activities critical to the operation of the unit within the broader university. The primary responsibility of the Administrative Specialist is to serve as an administrative process expert and coordinator.

Position Overview:

Assist with administrative tasks including preparing correspondence, maintaining records, maintaining calendars, monitoring office inventory, ordering supplies when necessary and completing various assignments as needed. This position may be the first point of contact for the department, and is tasked with ensuring that information flows accurately, efficiently and effectively while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Duties may include:

Manage records and documents
Perform general administrative support tasks such as proofreading and receiving and distributing mail; may handle cash
Greet visitors, callers and/or email inquiries, determining nature and purpose and directing them to specific destinations/individuals/information
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Organizing tasks to meet deadlines
Participating in teams to accomplish shared goals
Using computer software and applications for word processing, email, and internet searches

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Bachelors degree in related field OR combination of related education and full-time, working experience to total two years
Attention to detail, writing, editing, and communication skills as shown in application materials
Experience meeting deadlines, handling pressure, and delivering accurate information to team members and leadership
Managing projects independently, learning new skills, quickly, and showing initiative without needing close supervision
Analyzing data to make informed decisions, provide recommendations, and solve problems creatively
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and photo editing tools like Photoshop
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and tasks in an effective and timely manner
Experience working with faculty, staff, and students in a university office setting

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Ability to sit/stand at a desk for extended periods

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $19.50 or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
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: No
Posting Date: 10/08/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To receive first consideration, please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references (include at least 1 supervisors) no later than October 26, 2025.
In your cover letter, using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like a copy of the full job description, please contact Jennifer Radil at jradil@uidaho.edu.

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/49743

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