Co-Director, TRIO

Posting Number

SP005342P

Co-Director, TRIO

College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

TRIO-INSPIRE

Moscow

The successful candidate should be prepared for a collaborative, mentoring‑oriented transition. The position is designed for long‑term continuity, with expectations of stepping into the permanent Executive Director role. Workload will be coordinated with the candidate’s home department and the Dean’s Office.

The Co‑Director of the INSPIRE Center works alongside the current Executive Director during a one‑year transition period beginning October 2026, with the intent to assume the Executive Director role.

The Co‑Director supports Center operations, strategic planning, grant‑funded initiatives, staff supervision, assessment, outreach, and university‑level collaborations central to advancing the success of first‑generation, and income‑eligible student populations.

• Current University of Idaho employee (faculty or staff) eligible for internal recruitment
• Experience in program administration, project coordination, or leadership of student success initiatives
• Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across units and working in a team‑based environment

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, social sciences, leadership or related field

• Demonstrated progressively responsible professional experience (e.g., 3 or more years) in student success programs, TRIO , federally funded programs, or higher education administration
• Experience working with, or administering, externally funded educational opportunity programs
• Experience with federal grant compliance, reporting, budgeting, or proposal development
• Demonstrated involvement or leadership in relevant educational opportunity or college access professional associations at the state, regional, or national level, including participation in committees, advocacy efforts, conferences, or professional development initiatives
• Supervisory experience, particularly in student success or academic support settings
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment, or program evaluation
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership and responsive student support
• Familiarity with University of Idaho academic programs, student services infrastructure and institutional policies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• None

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Employee Category: Classified
• Pay Range: TBD
• Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
• FTE: 0.5
• Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
• Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
• Visa sponsorship is available.
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check.

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

• Resume/CV

• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

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