"Contract/Grant Manager"

Contract/Grant Manager

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 251312

Organization: Pharmacy Business Office

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule: Work Schedule: M-F; 8am-5pm, Work Type: Onsite, Salary Range: Targeted salary of up to $72,500 based on experience, Benefits Provided: Yes, Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

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.

Duties:

• Provides grant/contract management to include budget/fiscal planning and control. Responsible for overseeing, planning, and monitoring grant/contract progress.
• Develops budgets for all grant submissions and may assist key program leadership in the preparation of grants.
• Provides direct administrative and fiscal management of the grant or contract.
• Manages the day-to-day business operations of the grant or contract program.
• Responsible for fiscal oversight and management of grant proposals.
• Responsible for financial planning and monitoring grant/contract progress.
• Helps develops and manage the budgets of each grant.
• Develops budgets for all grant submissions and may assist key program leadership in the preparation of grants.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or closely-related field, AND: 60 months experience in business management, administration, accounting, finance, operations management or closely related area. 24 months of the required experience must be directly related to coordinating/managing sponsored grants or contracts.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree for a total of 108 months experience.

Skills: Advanced working knowledge of databases and electronic tools related to funding opportunity dissemination (e.g. Community of Science). Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Knowledge of pre-award and post-award grant submission process and federal application requirements. Advanced organization skills. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to perform multitasks and handle stressful situations.

Certifications: None

Working Conditions: Physical: Sit for prolonged periods. Use of a computer. Manual dexterity. Communicate effectively and listen. Environmental: Office Work Environment. Stressful environment when meeting deadlines.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Jun 18, 2025