Student Health Insurance Administrator

The Student Health Insurance Administrator is responsible for coordinating the administration, compliance, enrollment, reporting, and communication functions of the University of Idaho Student Health Insurance Program ( SHIP ) and health insurance requirement processes. This position serves as the primary resource for students, parents, university departments, insurance vendors, and third-party administrators regarding health insurance requirements, enrollment procedures, benefit information, and compliance activities.

The Administrator independently manages complex administrative processes related to student health insurance enrollment, auditing, reporting, and records management while supporting program evaluation, financial reconciliation, policy development, and student outreach initiatives.

• Two years of experience in program coordination, insurance administration, compliance administration, student services, business operations, or a related field

Required Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Other

• Experience and knowledgeable of health insurance terminology, enrollment processes, and benefit administration
• Experience managing health insurance enrollment, eligibility, compliance, or auditing processes
• Experience with financial reconciliation, account management, or insurance billing processes

Additional Preferred

• Experience working in policy management and compliance enforcement
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience managing complex records and confidential information
• Strong organizational, analytical, and customer service skills
• Experience interpreting and applying policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
• Experience developing, translating, and presenting complex technical information in a clear manner to both small and large audiences
• Experience using computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, email systems, internet research tools, and data management applications
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize work, solve problems, and complete assignments within established timelines

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Classified

Pay Range

Pay Range $22.99 per hour + DOE

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date

Posting Date 07/29/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Instructions to Applicants

For 1st consideration, please apply by August 12, 2026

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

EEO Statement

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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  • Inside Higher Ed
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  • Other Venue
  • Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
  • University of Idaho Website
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  • Word of Mouth
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.