Program Manager

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. This position is responsible for program management and oversight of day-to-day operations.

Duties

• Responsible for daily program management throughout the program lifecycle.
• Aligns deliverables to the program's outcome.
• Meets with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.
• Manages the program budget.
• Develops proposals, negotiates and administers grants and contracts.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provides oversight of ongoing projects.
• Interfaces with university departments, funding sources, outside organizations and state/government agencies.
• Assesses program effectiveness and identifies areas of improvement.
• Manages program documentation, data collection, and reporting.
• Develops program goals and objectives.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree. 

• 48 months of program development, program management or related experience. 

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months of related 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
• Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License

Working Conditions:

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

Departmental Preferences:

• Peoplesoft and SoonerTrack experience
• Knowledge of grant reconciliations and subcontracts
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets
• Experience with multi-investigator, statewide grant programs including research projects, research core facilities, and administrative oversight of activities at multiple institutions outside of OUHSC.

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