State Grants Support - OS2

Initial Posting Date:

09/25/2026

Application Deadline:

10/02/2026

Agency:

Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Salary Range:

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

State Grants Support - OS2

Job Description:

State Grants Support - OS2

FT/Limited Duration

Office of Student Access and Completion

Salem, Oregon

REQ - 205911

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

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities?  Do you see yourself in a support role on a collaborative team? Then look no further!  Advance your career with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Student Access and Completion as an Office Specialist 2.

This is a full-time, limited duration position is expected to last through 6/30/2027.This position is headquartered at HECC’s Salem office and is represented by SEIU. 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. This position will be required to be in person in our Salem office 2 days per week.

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 8 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.
• Hybrid remote work options

The Work at a Glance

• Review and sort general OSAC email boxes. Draft and send template responses in consultation with grant and scholarships administrators.  
• Provides customer service via phone and email to students, parents, high school staff, college and university staff, and partners related to OSAC application completion, FAFSA and ORSAA completion, portal and transcript assistance, and grant and scholarship eligibility requirements and awarding. 
• Follows up on rejected application, missing documents, and transcript uploads, contacts applicants and schools regarding application and transcript issues.  
• Send email communications to students regarding application reminders and deadlines, required FAFSA/ORSAA submissions, authorized and not authorized award notifications, and other important program updates.  
• Assists students with completion of the OSAC scholarship and grant applications, and ORSAA. 
• Evaluate and troubleshoot student issues in the ORSAA and grant application process. 

For a complete list of duties and working conditions, please contact the recruiter for the position description.

What We Need (Minimum Qualifications)