Program Manager

Posted: Monday, 02 February 2026
Valid Thru: Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/03/2026 01:53:28
Indexed on: 02/03/2026 01:53:28

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:

This position leads key operational functions of the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program, including academic data systems, accreditation support, clinical rotation operations, faculty recruitment, student admissions logistics, grant reporting, and special event coordination. The role serves as a primary liaison across internal and external stakeholders, manages complex workflows independently, ensures compliance with academic and financial policies, and maintains accurate program data for accreditation, evaluation, and strategic decision-making.

Duties:

  • Responsible for program management and oversight of day-to-day operations.
  • Responsible for daily program management throughout the program lifecycle.
  • Aligns deliverables to the program's outcome.
  • Meets with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.
  • Manages the program budget.
  • Develops proposals, negotiates and administers grants and contracts.
  • Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Provides oversight of ongoing projects.
  • Interfaces with university departments, funding sources, outside organizations and state/government agencies.
  • Assesses program effectiveness and identifies areas of improvement.
  • Manages program documentation, data collection, and reporting.
  • Develops program goals and objectives.
  • 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, AND:

  • 48 months of program development, program management or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 96 months of related experience

Skills:

  • Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
  • Able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations
  • Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports
  • Able to supervise staff and communicate directions and expectations effectively
  • Strong initiative to solve problems
  • Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives

Certifications: Valid Driver's License

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Physical:
    • Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
  • Environmental:
    • Standard Office Environment.
    • Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
    • May be required to travel.
    • May require contact with other departments and university officials.

Departmental Preferences:

  • Technologic fluency in administrative software (Learning Management platforms, electronic survey systems, electronic scheduling tools)
  • Proficiency in data management for developing academic reports to include compilation and verification of data and longitudinal tracking of outcomes
  • Ability to coordinate multiple complex activities simultaneously

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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