OCEPI Director - Tulsa

Posted: Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Index Requested on: 08/12/2025 19:41:37
Indexed on: 08/12/2025 19:41:37

Location: Tulsa, OK, 74101, US

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

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

The Oklahoma Center for Education Policy Innovation (OCEPI) Director will be a high-profile leader with significant connections to Oklahoma's education ecosystem. This individual will play a critical role in guiding the Center's vision, building relationships with state leaders, and extending the impact of the Center's work. The OCEPI Director will manage day-to-day operations and serve as the public face of the Center by translating research for state lawmakers, organizing annual conferences, and managing the Oklahoma Education Journal.

Essential Duties:

  • Provides leadership and management of the program, center or college that is large in scope to include providing administrative direction, staff management, performs and directs a team for financial analysis, budget preparation and reports. May include some grant management and policy development
  • Assist Director with long-range, strategic and development initiatives
  • Develops and implements administrative, fiscal, and operational policies in compliance with the University, NIH, federal and state guidelines
  • Financial responsibilities include, budgeting, financial planning, and approval of expenditures. Analyzes departmental financial procedures. Makes recommendations for changes and develops strategy for change
  • Prepares budget and financial reports
  • Manages and participates in a variety of projects to ensure financial, quality, service, and operational goals are achieved. Plans and develops internal and/or external partnerships to market and further the program, center or college mission
  • May develop grant submissions and oversee funded programs
  • May represent program, center or college at various internal and external meetings
  • May supervise events as necessary
  • 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: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, AND:

  • 84 months of related experience in a university environment or equivalent administrative position

Skills:

  • Demonstrated administrative leadership and expertise, promoting a team approach to strategic planning, and the development of a full continuum specialty program
  • Highly developed expertise in quantitative analysis to support definition and advancement for department's goals and objectives
  • Demonstrated success in building and maintaining positive, effective, and productive relationships
  • Ability to act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Ability to provide leadership to establish priorities and to develop and implement solutions
  • A high orientation to detail with proven analytical and financial skills

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Physical:
    • Ability to engage in repetitive motions
    • Sedentary, involving extended periods at a computer or in meetings
    • Occasional lifting of materials or equipment (e.g., laptops, documents, displays for presentations)
  • Environmental:
    • Standard Office environment

Departmental Preferences:

  • Masters or Doctorate
  • 5-10 years in research role, data analysis, or public service with data analysis component
  • Knowledge of Education Policy: Deep understanding of education systems, reform strategies, and policy issues at local, state, and federal levels
  • Research & Evaluation: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and translating research into policy recommendations
  • Nonprofit Management: Familiarity with nonprofit governance, budgeting, compliance, and human resources practices
  • Fundraising & Philanthropy: Understanding of grant writing, donor relations, and fundraising strategies
  • Public Affairs & Communications: Knowledge of public relations, strategic communication, and media engagement, particularly in the policy arena

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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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