Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance
Position Details
Position Title: Program Specialist, Quality and Compliance
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: CALS Research Administration
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement: This position supports coordination of quality assurance and compliance-related activities, contributing to effective documentation, program tracking, and adherence to established standards. The role also supports procurement coordination, vendor processes and program service activities to ensure materials, services and operations align with program requirements.
Position Overview: This position performs a complex mix of duties in support of project or program development and delivery. Duties may include: Coordinate office operations; Document and tracking program schedules and business cycles; Plan and coordinate program meetings and events; Support program planning and may assist with the development of operating budgets and/or funding proposals; Research and compile information for communications such as talking points, speech scripts and responses to correspondence and presentations; Coordinate collection of data and materials for reports and other administrative documents; Develop and maintain positive liaison relationships with various offices, customers and stakeholders including internal and advisory boards; May assist with budget management and provide support for financial and/or personnel processes; Other duties as assigned
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Position Qualifications
Required Experience: Three years providing administrative, business operations and/or program support; Composing, proofing and editing a variety of documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials; Using computer software and applications for word processing, developing spreadsheets, email and internet research
Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other: None
Additional Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree; Experience working in a technical, regulated or compliance-focused environment; Familiarity with quality assurance practices, document control or compliance-related processes; Experience supporting audits, inspections or program reviews; Familiarity with ISO/IEC17025 or similar quality standards; Experience performing or supporting equipment calibration, verification or technical service activities following established procedures; Experience gathering and compiling data for reports; Experience with tracking systems, databases or information management systems; Knowledge of project or program coordination principles
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $23.50 an hour or higher depending on 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: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by August 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at and request that one be sent to you.
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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.
Applicant Documents
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