Job Details

IdahoSTARS Assessment and Verification Specialist

Position Number: 7329525
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

IdahoSTARS Assessment and Verification Specialist

Posting Number: SP005370P
Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Department: Center on Disabilities & Human Development
Location: Off Campus Location - Remote

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position will conduct quality improvement assessments, such as the Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Assessments, and Quality Achievers verification visits (virtual and in person) for child care facilities engaged in IdahoSTARS quality improvement activities, primarily in Regions 3, 4 and 5.

Required Experience:

Experience training and/or presenting to adult learners within the last three years
Three years experience in early care and education or related field providing direct services to children and/or families
One year experience with quality improvement assessments tools such as the Environmental Rating Scale

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, family and consumer studies, child and family studies, childcare and development, family relations or child development

Required Other:

Requires the ability to travel between locations during the business day for meetings and support program activities
Requires the ability to travel to conduct assessments and verifications in Treasure and Magic Valley areas
Work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends as needed

Additional Preferred:

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with QRIS systems
Experience with the IdahoSTARS Project and RISE database
Experience conducting quality improvements assessments such as ERS
Three or more years experience training and/or presenting to adult learners

Preferred Education:

Masters degree in early childhood education, child development, human development, family and consumer studies, child and family studies, childcare and development, family relations and child development

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: $22.01 DOE
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

1.00

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: 07/14/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First consideration July 28, 2026

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/52128

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