Post-Award Grant Manager Lead

University of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Lead Post-Award Grant Manager to support cancer research and ensure the financial stewardship of complex sponsored programs. The role oversees financial and administrative management of state, federal, and national grant-funded programs, providing guidance on post-award activities and collaborating with faculty, researchers, leadership, and OU Health Sciences Center central offices.

The position includes monitoring grant expenditures, reconciling accounts, coordinating payroll, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements, analyzing financial performance, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to support decision-making and effective program management. The role supports large-scale grants and research programs in a collaborative research environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 60 months of related experience.
• Alternatively, 108 months of experience may substitute for the degree, including 48 additional months of experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience and strong skills with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and eCRT/ECC or a 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 resource on post-award matters.
• Complete self-directed work while partnering with team members and stakeholders to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

What This Job Offers

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