"Program Manager"

Program Manager

Organization: Microbiology & Immunology

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary $54,700-$72,500 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume

Job Number: 260217

Job Description

Come join the staff at OUHC 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 for the OK-INBRE Program.

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.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 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 OU Health Campus.

Job Posting: Feb 3, 2026

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