Lead Post-Award Grant Manager

University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $54,700 - $72,500 • 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. At the Stephenson Cancer Center, every grant helps fuel discoveries, advance treatments, and improve lives. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and strategic Lead Post-Award Grant Manager to play a critical role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research while ensuring the financial stewardship of complex sponsored programs.

As the Lead Post-Award Grant Manager, you will serve as a key partner to faculty, researchers, and leadership by overseeing the financial and administrative management of state, federal, and national grant-funded programs. In this highly visible role, you will provide expert guidance on post-award activities, monitor grant expenditures, reconcile accounts, coordinate payroll, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. You'll collaborate closely with Stephenson Cancer Center leadership, faculty investigators, and OU Health Sciences Center central offices to manage large-scale grants and research programs. Through financial analysis, account monitoring, reporting, and strategic recommendations, you'll help drive informed decision-making and maximize the impact of research funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 60 months related experience
• Will accept additional 48 months experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree for a total of 108 months of experience.
• None.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience and strong skills with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in PeopleSoft and eCRT/ECC or similar effort tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate post-award grant administration for sponsored and grant-funded programs.
• Perform account reconciliation, financial monitoring, and budget analysis.
• Coordinate payroll and ensure financial transactions align with grant requirements.
• Prepare and present financial reports for faculty, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Analyze grant performance and provide recommendations to support effective program management.
• Collaborate with OUHSC central offices to ensure compliance and successful grant administration.
• Attend meetings, support program operations, and serve as a trusted resource on post-award matters.
• Complete self-directed work with a strong sense of ownership while partnering effectively with team members and stakeholders to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

What This Job Offers

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