University of Oklahoma - Information Technology
Contract/Grant Manager
University of Oklahoma - Information Technology, Oklahoma City, OK
Job Description
The Contract/Grant Manager is needed to provide management in planning and monitoring grant/contract submissions and progress.
Duties:
Job Requirements
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or closely-related field, AND:
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree for a total of 108 months experience.
Departmental Preferences:
Skills:
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, 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, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, 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, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
The Contract/Grant Manager is needed to provide management in planning and monitoring grant/contract submissions and progress.
Duties:
- Provides grant/contract management to include budget/fiscal planning and control, day-to-day management of operations, program development and marketing to increase revenues for a large, complex sponsored grant/contract, and revenue generating operations.
- Responsible for overseeing, planning, and monitoring grant/contract progress and develops and monitors strategic plans.
- Provides direct administrative and fiscal management of the grant or contract.
- Manages the day-to-day business operations of the grant or contract program.
- Manages and supervises assigned staff.
- Responsible for fiscal oversight and management to include negotiating service contracts and purchasing of supplies and equipment for operations activities.
- Responsible for financial planning and monitoring grant/contract progress.
- Develops and manages the budget.
- Ensures the fiscal viability and advises college/department leadership on long-range financial planning and development of new initiatives.
- Develops budgets for all grant submissions and may assist key program leadership in the preparation of grants.
- Recruits for program participants and committees.
- 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.
Departmental Preferences:
- Master's degree preferred.
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 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.
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- 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 fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, 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, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, 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, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.