Administrative Specialist III

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005458P Position Title Administrative Specialist III Division/College College of Engineering Department College of Engineering Admin Location Moscow Posting Context Statement

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.

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
• May supervise or direct the work of others
• Other duties as assigned

Unit URL

Student Services – College of Engineering – University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)Development – College of Engineering – University of Idaho (uidaho.edu)

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• 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

Preferred Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Experience in/with:

• Working in higher education or demonstrating an understanding of higher education policies and procedures
• Providing customer service
• Maintaining strict confidentiality
• Prioritizing competing projects, requests, and deadlines to ensure timely completion of activities while adhering to deadlines.
• Using MS Office and other complex software (such as financial and personnel records management systems) while completing administrative tasks
• 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 processes
• Taking initiative and setting or following priorities
• Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $24.03 per hour or higher commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 09/22/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by October 6, 2026 will receive first consideration.

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.