Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration

Oklahoma State University • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and serves as a key member of the finance team, overseeing the stewardship of government and private funding. The position ensures transparency, comprehension, alignment, and reporting for funding, and oversees a collaborative process for accurate analysis, management, and oversight of the organization’s external funding portfolio. The role supports and advises the research office, principal investigators, center directors, and program staff across departments, fostering positive, accountability-oriented, collaborative relationships.

The position reports directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and provides assistance and support to the Vice President for Research and pre-award personnel. It supervises three senior grant accountants, one program specialist, and one administrative assistant.

The Director participates in leadership meetings, providing a grants-management perspective to help influence operational decisions. In collaboration with other leadership team members, the Director guides policies and practices that support a culture of excellence and ensures staff provide professional, courteous, and timely operational support and service.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in higher education or the nonprofit industry, with significant exposure to grant budgeting and reporting processes for government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and inspire others toward more effective, creative, and productive performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and staff, with a commitment to fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• A proven track record of success in a complex operational setting.
• A history of ethical decision making.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree.
• Additional certification, such as a CPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the stewardship of government and private funding.
• Ensure transparency, comprehension, alignment, and reporting for funding.
• Oversee collaborative processes for accurate analysis, management, and oversight of the organization’s external funding portfolio.
• Support and advise the research office, principal investigators, center directors, and program staff across departments.
• Provide assistance and support to the Vice President for Research and pre-award personnel.
• Supervise three senior grant accountants, one program specialist, and one administrative assistant.
• Participate in leadership meetings and provide a grants-management perspective to help influence operational decisions.
• Guide policies and practices with the leadership team to support a culture of excellence.
• Ensure staff provide professional, courteous, and timely operational support and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director