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

Position Title:

Scholarships & Grants Program Manager - GLPM1

Job Description:

Scholarships and Grants Program Manager – GLPM1

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. If you're ready to make an impact and support students statewide, we’d love to hear from you.

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. This position is required to either possess and maintain a valid driver's license by the state of residence or provide an acceptable mode of alternative transportation, in order to travel to required training and meetings.The successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work, which consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.  Currently OSAC has a 1 day in office minimum requirement.  

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. Come work with a team that values equity, collaboration and empathy within beautiful Salem, Oregon!

Our amazing benefits include:

• Competitive medical, vision and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.

• Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation savings program.

• A fabulous retirement program.  Click here to visit our full benefits website.

•  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, starting at 10 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.

• Hybrid remote work options

What You Will Be Doing

You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the programs, policies, and regulatory operatio