Manager of Curriculum Initiatives

This is a grant funded position; funding is through a multiyear grant with funding each year conditional upon availability of funds and progress. OU employees appointed to positions funded in part or in whole by a grant are expected to use all earned paid leave during the specified period of their appointment.

The Manager of Curriculum Initiatives manages the planning and support of complex professional student program initiatives. The Manager is a hybrid role that combines aspects of classic project management with administrative support required to successfully implement the initiative. Manages, coordinates, and develops programs and initiatives.

Duties:

• Provides direction and support for department programs and initiatives.
• Proactively addresses issues involving the department programs.
• Identifies new opportunities and develops programs and initiatives to take advantage of those opportunities.   
• Manages projects by defining scope, objectives, outcomes and deliverables.
• Creates a detailed project plan with timelines, budgets and resource allocation.
• Establishes relationships with the outside community as well as with other departments on campus.
• Facilitates the involvement of community organizations as well as campus departments.    
• Prepares regular reports on the activities and prepares special reports as needed.             
• Coordinates activities with department members.     
• Interfaces with department management and faculty, alumni, professionals, administrators, and the general public.     
• Performs various tasks as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.   

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field AND:

• 24 months of administrative experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of experience.

Skills:

• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations
• Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports
• Strong initiative to solve problems

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment.  Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. May require contact with other departments and university officials.

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