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University of Idaho lists this Administrative Specialist II, Blaine County opportunity in hailey, Idaho. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Administrative Specialist II, Blaine CountyPosition DetailsPosting Number - SP PPosition Title - Administrative Specialist II, Blaine CountyDivision/College - College of Agricultural & Life SciencesDepartment - Central DistrictLocation - Off Campus Location - 301 1st Ave S, Hailey, ID 83333Posting Context Statement - The Administrative Specialist II provides operational, budgetary and programmatic support for the University of Idaho Blaine County Extension Office. The position supports local agricultural outreach, 4-H Youth Development programs and community education across Blaine County and serves as an ambassador for the Land-Grant University system. Responsibilities include supporting visitors, students, volunteers and university employees and ensuring effective coordination of Extension office activities and programs.Position Overview - The position provides a wide range of operational support to visitors, students and employees, navigating a variety of administrative processes, procedures and cyclical calendars of activities critical to the operation of the unit within the broader university. The primary responsibility is to serve as an administrative process expert and coordinator. 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:Compose, proofread, edit and distribute a variety of business documents and routine reportsMaintain schedules and event calendarsCoordinate logistics for regular travel and meetingsCollect and organize data, enter information into various electronic systems in accordance with university or department procedure to ensure accuracy and compliance, validate information and resolve conflicts in dataReview internal operating procedures and practices to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow and records managementGreet office visitors and respond to incoming calls and email correspondence. Provide information about office services and processes, redirect inquiries to appropriate offices/individualsManage inventoryOther duties as assignedUnit URL - QualificationsRequired Experience - One year performing office support functions such as document or records management, composing or editing and formatting business documents, reception and/or customer service Using computer software and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet research Balancing a workload of assigned tasks to meet multiple deadlinesRequired Education - High School Diploma or equivalentRequired Other - Ability to work non-standard hours during events, such as county fairsAdditional Preferred - Three or more years of administrative, office management or customer service experience Experience creating basic graphics or newsletters and maintaining online content or social media Experience managing financial records, travel claims, office inventory and other administrative records Knowledge of or experience with University of Idaho policies, CALS reporting processes or Chrome River expense systems Familiarity with Land-Grant University Extension programs, 4-H Youth Development or regional agricultural practices Experience coordinating budgets or financial activities between county governments and higher education institutions Experience providing customer service and communicating with the public through outreach and other activitiesPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions - Typically, at a desk. Outside when supporting Extension events like field days, tours and county fairDegree Requirement - Listed degree qualification is required at time of hireFLSA Status - Non-ExemptEmployee Category - ClassifiedPay Range - $23.49 per hour or higher depending on experienceType of Appointment - Fiscal YearFTE - 1.0Full Time/Part Time - Full TimeFunding - This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.Posting Date - 09/10/2026Closing DateOpen Until Filled - YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants - Applications received after September 24, 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. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Nora at and request that one be sent to you.Applicant Resources - 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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hailey, ID, 83333, US
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