The Professional Development Program (PDP) of the University at Albany's Rockefeller College is seeking a service-minded individual who is committed to performing high-quality work to fill an EIP Specialist position in PDP's Department of Early Childhood Training in Albany, NY.

Description of Duties:

Review applications for the Educational Incentive Program (EIP), Quality Scholars and Medication Administration Training (MAT) scholarship programs to determine eligibility and issue scholarship awards when applicable. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited:

• Complete a detailed review of EIP, Quality Scholars and MAT scholarship applications for compliance with all program requirements and process applications accordingly pursuant to that review.
• Review courses on EIP and Quality Scholars applications to ensure they clearly reflect the subject areas required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations.
• Use effective interviewing skills and critical thinking to obtain clarification and additional information from applicants and training organizations.
• Issue EIP, Quality Scholars and MAT awards to eligible applicants.
• Conduct daily correspondence with EIP participants and training organizations by phone, email, and mail.
• Assist in the continued development of scholarship operating procedures.
• Assist in the development of scholarship program materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a USDOE, or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication (interpersonal, written, and verbal), customer service, and telephone skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills including the ability to complete tasks with a strong attention to detail.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Familiarity or experience working in child care.
• Familiarity or experience working with the Educational Incentive Program.

Salary Range: $45,000-$49,395 (annual)

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