"Program Manager"

Program Manager

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Category: Child Care and Youth Programs

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 252554

Organization: OK. State Information System

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City

Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Work Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: Targeted salary $57,000 - $62,000 annually based on education and experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

If you want to make a positive impact in the lives of Oklahomans, join us at the Center for Public Management (CPM) because that is what we do daily. CPM is a department within the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma. We provide public sector agencies, staff, service providers, clients and community partners training, research and consultant support for professional and programmatic development. We deliver cost-effective, customer-oriented solutions that are tailored to meet unique needs and situations.

The Manager oversees operations and directly supervises staff involved in diverse functions of child support policy research, analysis and development; training and curriculum development; strategic planning and project management; web content management.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise up to 11 full-time staff including hiring, coaching, training, resolving personnel issues, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversees administration of day-to-day operations for the program and ensures deliverables are met.
• Aligns deliverables to the program's outcome.
• Meets with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.
• Manages the program budget.
• Interfaces with university departments, funding sources, outside organizations and state/government agencies.
• Maintain effective professional and team relationships that meet CPM core values.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
• Assesses program effectiveness and identifies areas of improvement.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule.

This position requires a background check that involves a national search and fingerprint search to be eligible for employment. Results of the completed background check will be provided to the funding sponsor for their records.

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.
• Demonstrated experience in good communication.

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License.

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 be required to travel. May require contact with other departments and university officials.

Departmental Preferences:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with government, public sector or non-profit agencies.
• Ability to work well in and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Experience with OU systems, processes and procedures.
• Experience managing Learning and Development using online learning and virtual delivery of in person training.

Supervision:

• 5 Curriculum Specialist 2 Technical Writers 1 Instructional Designer 1 Senior Admin Support Spec 2 Project Coordinator

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check

Job Posting: Nov 19, 2025

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