Education Debt Reduction Program (Edrp) Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entry‑level Data Analyst: $50k–$65k; Mid‑level Program Manager: $80k–$110k; Senior Program Manager: $115k–$150k; Director of Debt Services: $160k–$200k.

Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data analysis; Salesforce or similar CRM; Power BI or Tableau for reporting; compliance knowledge of Federal Student Aid Act, CFPB rules; certifications such as Certified Debt Management Specialist (CDMS), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for finance roles.

Yes, approximately 70% of Edrp roles support fully remote or hybrid work arrangements, leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams.

Typical progression: Data Analyst → Program Manager → Senior Program Manager → Director of Debt Services → VP of Debt Management. Opportunities to specialize in analytics, compliance, or product development also exist.

Growing student loan forgiveness programs, AI‑driven risk assessment models, increasing use of blockchain for loan tracking, and heightened regulatory scrutiny on repayment plans are driving innovation and demand for skilled professionals.