Co-Director, TRIO

About the role

The Co-Director of the INSPIRE Center will work alongside the current Executive Director during a one-year transition period beginning October 2026, with the intent to assume the Executive Director role. The position is designed for long-term continuity, with expectations of stepping into the permanent Executive Director role.

Responsibilities

• Supports Center operations, strategic planning, grant-funded initiatives, staff supervision, assessment, outreach, and university-level collaborations.
• Advances the success of first-generation and income-eligible student populations through various initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• 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.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Benefits

N/A