Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION 

The Project Director is a full-time (1.0 FTE) role responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of a four-year, multi-campus civil discourse initiative spanning five Oklahoma State University campuses (OSU–Stillwater, OSU–Tulsa, OSU–CHS, OSU–OKC, and OSU-IT).

The Project Director works closely with the Principal Investigator and project team to serve as the central directing authority of the program. The Project Director provides high-level project leadership, ensures institutional alignment across diverse campus environments, and oversees all programmatic, operational, and compliance functions. This position is the primary driver of project outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and grant execution. The Project Director maintains documentation and reporting requirements per federal sponsor guidelines.

• Duration: 4 years (48 months)
• Start Date: Month 1 of the grant period

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's
  • Bachelor’s degree in higher education administration, project management, public administration, or a related field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing complex, multi-site projects in higher education or nonprofit settings

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated expertise in project coordination, budget management, and grant compliance
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities across dispersed locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with project management software, databases, and collaboration platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred but not required).
  • Experience administering or managing federally funded grants.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with civil discourse practices, dialogue facilitation, or student development initiatives.
• Experience working within multi-campus or distributed organizational structures.