"Post-Award Grant Manager"

Post-Award Grant Manager

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Norman, Oklahoma

Category: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260433

Organization: Stephenson Cancer Center

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted annual salary ranges from $38,700 to $50,300, based on experience.

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Description

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Post-Award Grant Manager provides professional staff support on post-award activities; provides administrative & financial support to state or national sponsored/grant funded programs through account reconciliation, account/grant monitoring, and payroll coordination; provides reporting to SCC faculty to assist with management of large grants and programs with OUHSC central offices; prepares reports, attends meetings, and prepares financial data.

Duties:

• Account Reconciliation. Reconciles accounts. Assists with management of multiple federal and non-federal grants. Uses PeopleSoft reports to balance financial statement transactions to source documents such as accounts payable transactions, deposits, and inter-university transactions. Meets with faculty to discuss financial reports, spending, payroll, and necessary changes.
• Statement Preparation. Produces statements of financial activity based upon monthly departmental business that can include section financials, consolidated department financials, cash flow analysis, etc. Notifies appropriate personnel of irregularities and obtains proper signatures of authority as evidence of review.
• Account/Grant Monitoring. Monitors departmental accounts, grants, accounts payable transactions, spending activity, etc. Prepares and enters requisitions and invoices/vouchers into PeopleSoft for payment.
• Cost Transferring. Initiates/prepares cost transfers between various departments and service units.
• Data Maintenance. Assists with maintenance of department's financial records, budget information, and other forms of data. Tracks payments, receipts, transactions, internal and external contracts, agreements, etc.
• Subcontract/ICA routing/set-up: Works with PI, external entities, ORA, and Purchasing to collect, route, set-up and monitor all agreements on sponsored funds.
• Report Preparation. Assists in preparation of financial reports to document activity, substantiate transactions, report findings, etc.
• Technical Assistance. Provides information to departments across campus, principal investigators, vendors, and other staff in maintaining appropriate funds for salaries, expenditures, etc.
• Financial Analysis. Assists in preparation of financial reports to improve departmental accounting procedures, at the request of department head/manager, etc. Reviews terms of contracts to ensure compliance.
• Budget Assistance. Assists in the preparation of grant budgets and reallocations of funds.
• Quality Assurance. Ensures the quality of data. Researches inconsistencies, and conducts follow-up investigations or consults with appropriate personnel.
• Payroll Coordination. Requests payroll changes pertinent to departmental grants and other accounts.
• As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field, AND:

• 24 months of related experience.

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

Skills:

• Experience working with grants and contracts.
• Experience coordinating a large program.
• General accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Great attention to detail.
• Highly organized.

Certifications: None

Working Conditions: Standard Office Environment

Department Preferences:

• Advanced Excel is preferred
• Experience in PeopleSoft, ECRT or other effort tracking software

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: Mar 6, 2026