*Contract/Grant Manager

Posted: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 27 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/26/2026 02:20:20
Indexed on: 02/26/2026 02:20:20

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, 73101, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 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, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Contract/Grant Manager provides grant/contract management to include budget/fiscal planning and control, day-to-day management of operations, program development and marketing to increase revenues for a large, complex sponsored grant/contract, and revenue generating operations. Responsible for overseeing, planning, and monitoring grant/contract progress and develops and monitors strategic plans.

Duties:

  • Provides direct administrative and fiscal management of the grant or contract.
  • Manages the day-to-day business operations of the grant or contract program.
  • Manages and supervises assigned staff.
  • Responsible for fiscal oversight and management to include negotiating service contracts and purchasing of supplies and equipment for operations activities.
  • Responsible for financial planning and monitoring grant/contract progress.
  • Develops and manages the budget.
  • Ensures the fiscal viability and advises college/department leadership on long-range financial planning and development of new initiatives.
  • Develops budgets for all grant submissions and may assist key program leadership in the preparation of grants.
  • Recruits for program participants and committees.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or closely-related field, AND:

  • 60 months experience in business management, administration, accounting, finance, operations management or closely related area. 24 months of the required experience must be directly related to coordinating/ managing sponsored grants or contracts.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree for a total of 108 months experience.

Skills:

  • Advanced working knowledge of databases and electronic tools related to funding opportunity dissemination (e.g. Community of Science).
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
  • Knowledge of pre-award grant submission process and federal application requirements.
  • Advanced organization skills.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform multitasks and handle stressful situations.

Working Conditions:

  • Physical:
    • Sit for prolonged periods.
    • Use of a computer.
    • Manual dexterity.
    • Communicate effectively and listen.
  • Environmental:
    • Office Work Environment.
    • Stressful environment when meeting deadlines.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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