Higher Education Services Analyst 1

Higher Education Services Corporation; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Higher Education Services Corporation in Albany seeks a capable Higher Education Services Analyst 1 to oversee grant, scholarship, and student loan forgiveness programs. You will draft communications, monitor awardee contracts, train staff, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates have substantial experience with Title IV funds and student financial aid, strong written communication, and the ability to engage with

Formación

• Six years of experience administering student financial aid including Title IV funds, grants, and scholarships.
• Interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations related to student financial aid programs.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree can substitute for specialized experience).
• Professional experience working with students, parents, and post-secondary educational institutions.
• Strong written communication skills for drafting responses and communications to constituents and awardees.

Responsabilidades

• Draft communications for programs and inquiries.
• Monitor contracts with awardees and ensure compliance.
• Train staff on program requirements and processes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with policy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to execute programs.

Conocimientos

Student financial aid experience

Regulatory interpretation

Written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Staff training

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descripción del empleo

The Higher Education Services Analyst 1 oversees grant, scholarship, and student loan forgiveness programs at the Higher Education Services Corporation in Albany, serving as the primary contact for program inquiries and technical guidance. The role involves drafting communications, monitoring contracts with awardees, training staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This is a full-time, permanent position in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical bargaining unit.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience administering student financial aid including Title IV funds, grants, and scholarships
• Interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations related to student financial aid programs
• Bachelor's degree (or higher degree can substitute for specialized experience)
• Professional experience working with students, parents, and post-secondary educational institutions
• Strong written communication skills for drafting responses and communications to constituents and awardees