Job Details

Support Specialist

Position Number: 6326018
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Disability Services

Support Specialist

Posting Number: SP004919P
Division/College: Student Affairs
Department: Center for Disability Access & Resources
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

This position works with Neuro-Diverse students in the Raven Scholars program. They will provide academic and social skills support to neuro-diverse students, working with campus constituents to help mitigate barriers academically and socially. There will be times that this position will work as an Access Specialist within the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CDAR) to help with navigating the accommodation process and potentially interview students with disabilities to determine accommodation needs.

Position Overview:

The Support Specialist provides a comprehensive suite of services for University of Idaho students that identify as neuro-diverse and are part of the Raven Scholars Program. This donation-based program helps students transition successfully to university life by offering structured academic and social support, including weekly planning meetings, peer mentoring, workshops and coordinated campus services.
This role combines responsibilities in coaching, program coordination, staff supervision and advocacy to promote student retention, engagement and success.

Required Experience:

One experience supporting students in academic or social skills development
Experience working with people with disabilities
Experience maintaining confidentiality and using sound judgment
Proficiency with computer applications
Experience planning events or managing training programs

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in counseling, education, social work, psychology, sociology, political science, human services, adult/organizational leadership and learning, human development and family studies, communication, health sciences, or family and consumer sciences; four additional years of experience supporting students in academic or social skills development may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Masters Degree in counseling, education, social work, psychology, sociology, political science, human services, adult/organizational leadership and learning, human development and family studies, communication, health sciences, or family and consumer sciences
Knowledge of disability laws and regulations
Experience providing coaching or mentoring in an educational or professional setting
Ability to teach learning strategies to students with executive functioning challenges
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mediate, multi-task, analyze problems and implement solutions independently

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $22.50 per hour or higher depending on education and experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 06/26/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered your "Letter of Qualification" must address each of the required qualifications. Additionally, please provide information in support of your application regarding the preferred qualifications as relevant.

For 1st consideration, please apply by July 13, 2025.

There are two position openings.

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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/48619

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.