Description

Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Job Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Posted On: Fri Jun 5 2026 Job Description:

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

This position is Bilingual - English/Spanish

Description of Duties:

This position reviews 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 to the following

• 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.

Job Requirements:

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.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish (applicants must address in their application materials their professional English/Spanish language proficiency).
• 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).
• 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:

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

Additional Information:

Salary Range : $47,000-$49,878 (annual)

Special Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/asr.htm

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.