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Working knowledge of higher education processes (admissions, financial aid, etc.)
Extensive background and familiarity in student loan sales, school channel sales, student financial aid alternative loan products and industry experience with preferred relationships established with Pennsylvania School Financial Aid staff and trade groups such as associations for school financial aid administrators.
Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with diverse audiences.
Experience presenting ideas (written and oral) and new complex concepts to individuals for the first time; to which the subject matter is foreign and complicated.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn new financial aid software.
Flexibility to perform work activities on evenings and weekends.
Demonstrated ability to relate well and build rapport with a diverse audience from a variety different socioeconomic backgrounds, political environments and educational institutions.
Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of regional issues (employment needs, economic environment, educational opportunities, barriers to higher education, etc.); Direct experience with financial aid administration
Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
Lead the creation and development of marketing materials.
Execute territory and strategic business plans including specific strategies promoting the PHEAA brand through identified market trends and customer needs to help drive sales growth.
Collaborate with business units throughout the Agency, in particular the chosen Loan Origination vendor for the alternative loan program, State Grant and Special Programs, Legal and Compliance Services, Web Products Management, and other departments within Public Affairs
Engage with external partners supporting school partners with alternative loan origination services to ensure successful processing of the alternative loan program.