Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005401P Position Title Administrative Specialist III Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications Location Moscow Posting Context Statement
The department of Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications ( AELC) in CALS at the UI has two undergraduate degree programs. One is focused on agricultural education leading to teacher certification and the other is agricultural science, communication and leadership which aids candidates to help tell the story of agriculture in multiple formats. We also offer an M.S. degree in AELC Our students come from many states and the department values its interaction and communication with them as they explore opportunities for their future.
Position Overview
The position works with a high degree of initiative to provide advanced operational and programmatic support to visitors, students and employees by navigating and advising others on a variety of administrative processes, procedures and cyclical calendars of activities critical to the operation of the unit within the broader university. The position may serve as first point of contact for the department while also performing administrative functions such as researching information and solving problems for faculty, staff and students, and providing program and/or event assistance.
Duties may include:
Coordinate office functions and maintain office processes, procedures, and records
Provide administrative support and coordinate activities of a department or unit by prioritizing, directing and responding to business matters involving university administrative functions
Respond to routine and moderately complex questions/issues concerning unit/university policies, processes and procedures from internal and external contacts
Support regular and non-routine meetings and events; coordinate complex travel arrangements
Compose and distribute meeting notes and routine correspondence or reports, such as presentations, statistical or monthly activity reports
Maintain individual and office calendars
Utilize university systems to create, review and submit financial documents including travel claims, purchasing card expense reports, claim vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders and deposit forms; may provide routine financial reports to unit administrator
Three years performing administrative or office support functions
Composing, proofing and editing a variety of business documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Using computer software and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet research
Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
None
Additional Preferred
Providing customer service
Using complex software (such as financial and personnel records management systems) while completing administrative tasks
Managing calendars and/or scheduling
Interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as regulations, policies or services
Independently solving problems and performing liaison activities in a work setting and coordinating activities requiring complex arrangements
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $23.00 per hour or higher depending on education and experience 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. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 08/06/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by August 20, 2026, will receive first consideration.
If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
