Co-Director, TRIO

Overview

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.

• Support center operations, strategic planning, and staff supervision during the transition period.
• Coordinate grant‑funded initiatives and participate in program assessment and evaluation.
• Engage in outreach and university‑level collaborations to promote student success for first‑generation and income‑eligible populations.

• Required Experience
  • 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.
• Required Education
  • Master’s degree in education, counseling, social sciences, leadership or related field.
• Required Other
  • None

• 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.
• Involvement or leadership in relevant educational opportunity or college access associations at the state, regional, or national level.
• Supervisory experience in student success or academic support settings.
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment, or program evaluation.
• 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.

• Location: Moscow
• Posting Date: 06/26/2026
• Closing Date: 07/10/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• 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: Uncertain

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