Job Details

University Policy Manager

Position Number: 9941873
Location: Moscow, United States
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

University Policy Manager

University of Idaho

Appointment Information

Working Title: University Policy Manager

Division/College: 3976-PROV Provost Exec VP Area

Department: 749-PROV Provost Office

Location: Moscow

FTE: 1

Advertising Pay Range: $67,610 or commensurate with experience

Is this position contingent on work and/or funding: False

FLSA Status: Exempt

Type of Appointment: Full Fiscal Year

Position Overview:

The Policy Manager provides university-wide coordination for the development, review, maintenance, and administration of university policies (Faculty-Staff Handbook (FSH) and Administrative Procedures Manual (APM)) and college and unit bylaws. The position manages the institutional policy and bylaw lifecycle, including systematic review, development and amendment, stakeholder consultation, approval processes, publication, and records management.

The Policy Manager works collaboratively with policy owners, university leadership, shared governance bodies, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to promote policies and bylaws that are clear, current, consistent, and aligned with institutional requirements.

Required Experience:

Three years' of progressively responsible professional experience in policy administration, policy development, governance, compliance, regulatory administration, legal administration, higher education administration, or a related field that included interpreting, developing, reviewing, or administering policies, regulations, bylaws, procedures, or comparable organizational requirements.
Researching, analyzing, and synthesizing complex information.
Preparing, editing, or reviewing complex written documents for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Coordinating projects or processes involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
Maintaining detailed records, document histories, workflow systems, or administrative tracking systems.
Communicating complex information effectively to varied audiences

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, political science, business administration, higher education administration, communications, organizational leadership, or any area requiring analytical thinking, research and writing skills; four additional years (for a total of seven) of relevant professional experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Experience with institutional policy development, administration, or policy lifecycle management.
Experience developing, interpreting, or maintaining bylaws or governance documents.
Experience with policy management, document management, or workflow systems.
Experience administering a systematic review schedule.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

None

Posting Information

Open Until Filled: True

Special Instructions to Applicants: For first consideration please submit a cover letter, current resume, and references no later than November 17, 2026.

Visa Sponsorship: No

Degree Requirement Timeline: Degree required at time of application

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/university-policy-manager-moscow-idaho-united-states