Employment Opportunities

The Higher Education Coordinating Board is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Committed to excellence through diversity, the Board particularly invites applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact us as early as possible.

Exempt Positions

GET Part-time Senior Communications Specialist
GET PT SR Communications Specialist Supplemental Questionnaire (REQUIRED)

Classified Positions

NOTE:  Materials for classified positions are listed individually to reduce download time.  If you wish to be considered for a classified position, you must download and submit all of the materials listed with the announcement.

Receivables & Scholarship Account Coordinators

HECB Application Form (REQUIRED)

Program Coordinator Examination (REQUIRED)

Temporary Positions

There are currently no temporary positions available.

State Work Study Student Positions

NOTE: Applicants must be eligible for State Work Study funding through their college or university to qualify for State Work Study positions. Visit the State Work Study program web page for more information on requirements of the program. State Work Study positions are not eligible for state paid benefit programs, paid leave or holiday pay.

There are currently no State Work Study positions available.

Compensation and Benefits

The Higher Education Coordinating Board offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which adds approximately 30 percent to employees’ base salaries. As state employees, Higher Education Coordinating Board employees receive the following benefits:

Insurance

Employees and their families are covered by medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional insurance coverage is available at special group rates. Visit the Health Care Authority for more information.

Retirement/Deferred Compensation

Employees can choose either a defined benefit plan (PERS 2) or a combined defined benefit/defined contribution plan (PERS 3). In addition, the state offers a Deferred Compensation program for additional tax-deferred retirement investment savings. Visit the Department of Retirement Systems for more information.

Vacation and Leave

Leave benefits for classified employees include 12-22 days of vacation per year; 11 paid holidays; 12 days of paid sick leave per year; newborn, adoptive, and emergency child care leave; leave without pay for maternity and education; paid leave for jury or other civil duties; and leave for military service. Exempt staff members receive all of the above leave and accrue the maximum 22 days of vacation per year.

The state offers extensive opportunities for career growth and personal development. We offer tuition reimbursement and tuition waiver programs. Employees also can attend workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities to build skills and develop management capacity.

Other benefits include flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, Payroll deduction for the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program, and credit union membership.

For more information, contact:
Kerri Kallay
Phone: 360.753.7857