Scholarships & Grants Program Manager - GLPM1

Initial Posting Date: 05/21/2026

Application Deadline: 05/31/2026

Agency: Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569

Position Type: Employee

Overview

FT/Limited Duration

Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC)

Salem, Oregon

REQ - 200577

Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference... for a lifetime!

Do you enjoy strategic thinking, creative problem solving, and working through complex policy challenges? Are you skilled at building strong partnerships and turning collaboration into real results? The Higher Education Coordinating Commission's Office of Student Access and Completion is seeking a Grants, Loans, and Program Manager 1 to help lead programs that expand educational opportunity across Oregon.

This is a full-time limited duration/job rotation opportunity that is expected to last through 6/30/28 and may become permanent. This position is headquartered at HECC's Salem Office and is not represented by the union. The successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work.

Why Join Us

The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) envisions a future where all people benefit from the economic, civic, and cultural impact of high-quality postsecondary education, training, and workforce development.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive medical, vision and dental benefits package.
• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation savings program.
• A fabulous retirement program.
• Work-life balance!
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year.
• 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month.
• Progressive vacation leave accrual.
• Hybrid remote work options.

What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the programs, policies, and regulatory operations associated with OSAC‑administered scholarships. The role provides strategic leadership on applicable laws, rules, and internal processes, and oversees a team responsible for scholarship program administration. The position also carries fiscal oversight responsibilities, including establishing fiscal processes, developing budget forecasts, and ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of scholarship funds.

Program Oversight and Direction

• Provides leadership and oversight for multiple distinct boutique grants and scholarships programs.
• Provides direct supervision to program staff.
• Oversees development and implementation of administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluates business operations and systems to maximize efficiency and reduce risk.
• Provides authoritative direction on program content and service delivery.
• Manages policies for programs that require submittals from public and private partners.
• Aligns systems, conducts operational evaluations, and manages sensitive data.

Partnership Planning and Development

• Works with institutional staff at the Oregon Community Foundation, other state agencies, public universities, community colleges, private institutions, and OSAC partners.
• Coordinates program reviews, reporting, policy, and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes

• Experience managing complex programs with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and fairness.
• Ability to use technical systems to support application processes and continuous process improvement.
• Understanding of higher education systems and student financial aid programs.
• Experience providing fiscal oversight and guidance.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies and donors.
• Experience supervising and coaching professional staff.

How to Apply

Application Materials:

• Resume
• Cover letter (no more than two pages) clearly demonstrating how your experience meets the desired attributes.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact: Jenny Chadwick at [email protected] or (971) 372-1275.