Contract / Grant Manager

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 74 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. Join the Mission. Drive Innovation. Impact Lives. Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for advancing groundbreaking cancer research? The Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Contract/Grant Manager to play a vital role in supporting innovative programs that transform patient care, research, and outcomes. In this exciting position, you will serve as a key partner in managing a large and complex portfolio of sponsored grants and contracts, ensuring the financial health, operational success, and strategic growth of critical cancer research initiatives. This is more than grant administration—it's an opportunity to help fuel discoveries that make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families across Oklahoma and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or closely-related field.
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.
Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree for a total of 108 months experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with Excel.
Experience in PeopleSoft and eCRT/ECC effort tracking system.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive grant and contract management, including budget development, fiscal planning, forecasting, and financial oversight.
Direct the day-to-day management of operations for complex sponsored programs and revenue-generating initiatives.
Develop and implement strategic plans that support program growth, sustainability, and long-term success.
Monitor grant and contract performance, ensuring compliance, accountability, and achievement of key objectives.
Partner with leadership, investigators, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for program development and revenue enhancement.
Drive marketing and outreach efforts that elevate program visibility and expand funding opportunities.
Analyze financial and operational data to support informed decision-making and optimize program outcomes.
Supervision of other staff members.