Administrative Policy Advisor

Introduction

Use your supervisory skills and policy experience and join the Higher Educational Aids Board as an Administrative Policy Advisor!

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) is responsible for the management and oversight of the state’s student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending institutions of higher education. HEAB administers programs of student financial aid, including grant, scholarship and loan programs, tuition reciprocity agreements and tuition capitation contracts. Learn more about HEAB by clicking here.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

Under the general supervision of the Higher Educational Aids Board’s (HEAB) Executive Secretary, this position performs professional administrative and program policy advisory duties. This position oversees HEAB’s financial management operations, including budget development and analysis, accounting systems, audits, and compliance with state and federal requirements. It serves as the primary fiscal advisor to the Executive Secretary, coordinating with the Department of Administration, managing reporting and procurement functions, and ensuring accurate financial controls and legislative impact analysis.

This position provides leadership and oversight of Wisconsin’s state student grant, loan, scholarship, and capitation programs, ensuring effective administration, policy compliance, and accurate program operations. It represents HEAB in policy discussions and reporting, maintains strong partnerships with state, federal, and higher education partners, and coordinates system support for program delivery.

This position is in schedule-range (81-03) with an annual salary of $83,200-$94,993, plus excellent benefits
. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Minimally qualified applicants must meet all the following:

• Experience in a formal supervisory or management role performing duties such as staff development, goal/ priority setting, employee onboarding/ training, performance reviews, discipline, etc.
• Experience developing and managing program and/or project budget at an…