Program Manager II, IAMP

Program Manager II, IAMP

Posting Number: SP005305P

Division/College:
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department:
Soils and Water Systems

Location:

Moscow

Posting Context Statement:
Provides administrative support for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) project, Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP), the largest funded research grant in University of Idaho history. The project includes eight funded partners, as well as over 30 additional supporting partners. This position independently performs complex support duties with professionalism and confidentiality, collaborates with project co-directors, serves as a liaison to partners, coordinates project personnel, and assists with required annual reporting.

Position Overview:

This position serves as the administrative lead for educational, outreach, and professional programs, or directing complex business operations in support of the program. The program manager formally plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the work of the program. The position will represent the program to administrators, faculty, staff and students within the university and external contacts.

• 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
• Oversee and/or coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data; develop, write and present program reports
• Manage contract, grant and/or state funding; approve and monitor budget expenditures; prepare budget revisions; provide interim status reports on all accounts
• Participate in the development of annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction to the unit
• 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 Business Administration, Organizational Science, Organizational Leadership, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent technical training
• Experience working with federal, agency, or state regulations governing sponsored funding
• Experience with USDA programs and funding structures
• Experience working within higher education systems, including processes and organizational structures related to sponsored funding compliance
• Experience in compliance oversight
• Experience serving as a liaison among multiple partner organizations or stakeholders
• Experience with production agriculture or agriculture-related businesses
• Experience coordinating web platforms or collaborating with technical teams
• Experience preparing or coordinating federal performance or progress reports

Physical Requirements &

Working Conditions:

• None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Employee Category:
Exempt

Pay Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1

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: 06/05/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by June 19, 2026 will receive 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.

Please also upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-resources

Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

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

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