Program Manager II, IAMP

University of Idaho

University of Idaho

Operations

Moscow, ID, USA

Posted on Jun 6, 2026
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005305P
Position Title Program Manager II, IAMP
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.

Duties may include:
  • 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
Unit URL
Position Qualifications
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
Posting Information
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@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
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.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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