Human Resources

Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration

  • 495422
  • Tulsa
  • CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES (CHS)
  • Staff Full-time
  • Bachelor's degree

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

The Director of Grants and Contracts Post Award Administration reports to the Vice President for Administration & Finance and serves as a key member of the finance team, overseeing the stewardship of government and private funding. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure transparency, comprehension, alignment and reporting for funding and oversee a collaborative process required for accurate analysis, management, and oversight of the organization’s external funding portfolio. This role is responsible for supporting and advising cross-departmentally with the research office, principle investigators, center directors and program staff to create a positive, accountability oriented, collaborative relationship.  

Supervision Received 

  • This position reports directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, but must provide assistance and support to the Vice President for Research and pre-award personnel.  

Supervision Exercised 

  • This position supervises three senior grant accountants, one program specialist and one administrative assistant. 

 Leadership 

  • Participate in leadership meetings by providing the current grants management perspective in helping influence operational decisions. 

  • With other members of the leadership team, guide policies and practices to support a culture of excellence. 

  • Ensure staff are provided professional, courteous, and timely operational support and service. 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's
    • A baccalaureate degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in higher education or nonprofit industry with significant exposure to grant budgeting and reporting processes to government agencies. 
 
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with and inspire others to 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. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Graduate degree with additional certification, such as a CPA preferred. 

 

 

All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.

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