Scholarships & Grants Program Manager

Oregon Department of Human Services

Grants, Loans, and Program Manager 1 overseeing OSAC-administered scholarships at HECC. Responsible for program management, regulatory operations, and fiscal oversight.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,834 - $10,569 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 and direction on applicable laws, rules, internal processes, and procedures, and oversees a large team of staff responsible for the development and administration of scholarship programs.
The position also carries fiscal oversight responsibilities, including establishing fiscal processes, developing budget forecasts, and ensuring accurate tracking, monitoring, and reconciliation of scholarship funds.
Provides leadership and oversight for multiple distinct boutique grants and scholarships programs within OSAC.
Provides direct supervision to program staff, including assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring workload distribution, and ensuring timely and high‑quality completion of responsibilities.
Oversees development, establishment, and implementation of administrative rules, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Experience managing complex programs with strong attention to detail, timelines, and competing priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and fairness in program administration.
Ability to use technical systems to support application processes, workflows, and continuous process improvement.
Possess an 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 while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementfiscal oversightbudget forecastingscholarship administrationpolicy developmentprocess improvementworkflow managementdata trackingmonitoringreconciliation

Soft Skills

leadershipsupervisionattention to detailrelationship buildingcoachingprofessionalismconfidentialityequityinclusionfairness