Employment

The University of Idaho, Center on Disabilities and Human Development is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Candidates who are qualified for any of the listed positions are encouraged to apply. You can search for more information on current job openings for faculty, staff, and students at the University of Idaho through the Human Resources website.

Current Positions

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Assistant Director of the Idaho STARS project is responsible for oversight and daily management of seven regional child care resource centers (CCRC) across the state that includes development and oversight of CCRC state budget, development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the governance of each office, personnel management, problem-solving, on-going professional development, guidance and mentoring of staff, development of annual work plans for each office, review of all training materials developed in the regions and the Idaho STARS training office, design and implementation of CCRC program evaluation, communication between regional offices and all other Idaho STARS program areas, participation on the Idaho STARS overall project leadership team, liaison with relevant University offices and other constituent offices across the state including Health and Welfare 211, development and oversight of service agreement and contracts, and participation in the state Idaho Child Care Program Advisory Committee. For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002468P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Regional Quality Child Care Consultant under the direction of the lead consultant helps support the regional office in meeting the goals of the IdahoSTARS program by recruiting child care providers to the Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP), the IdahoSTARS Professional Development System (PDS), and the Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS). Consultants are responsible for providing coaching and consultation services, resources, and technical assistance to child care providers and registry participants. Salary range: $16.52 per hour or higher depending on education and experience. For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002476P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Resource Specialist, under the direction of the Lead Consultant, supports and maintains ongoing contact with child care providers with a focus on communicating current rules governing child care licensing and for continued participation as an ICCP provider. This position maintains up to date provider information contributing to the Local Market Rate data. The Resource Specialist offers referrals to parents seeking child care and maintains confidentiality of all clients. Assures accurate data is maintained in the IdahoSTARS RISE database, supports overall function of the regional office and maintains regional lending library. The Resource Specialist works collaboratively with the IdahoSTARS statewide team, supports regional office functions, provides communication to families, child care programs and communities in assigned regions with exceptional customer support. For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002479P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Center on Disabilities and Human Development

The Lead Regional Quality Child Care Consultant, in collaboration with the Assistant Director, is responsible for assuring that the assigned regional office staff meet the goals of the IdahoSTARS program. The Lead Consultant is responsible for oversight of their assigned region including daily on-site supervision of regional office staff; ensures adherence to established processes and procedures; provides consultation services (site visits) to child care providers; provides technical assistance to child care providers and utilizes an early childhood coaching approach; recruits IdahoSTARS qualified trainers to participate in the Idaho STARS training system; provides resources to child care providers and registry participants; provides leadership in the development and completion of community outreach events and opportunities in order to increase awareness of the value of quality care and education. For more information or to apply visit Announcement #SP002477P. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V