Senior Program Manager

Posted: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 12 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/14/2026 02:01:09
Indexed on: 01/14/2026 02:01:09

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:

Responsible for strategic program development, implementation and administration.

Duties:

  • Directs program administration, overseeing all budgets, interpreting policies and procedures, and supervision of staff .
  • Monitors projects, program evaluation, and development of long-range plans.
  • Writes grants and contract proposals and manages grants and contracts.
  • Serves on various committees and represents the unit to public and client groups.
  • Ensures the evaluation of programs and instruction.
  • Directs and plans for needs assessment of client groups.
  • Develops unit/divisional goals and objectives.
  • Oversees project management.
  • 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: Masters degree, AND:

  • 36 months of program administration or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Masters degree for a total of 108 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
  • Grant and contract management skills

Certifications: Valid Drivers 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

Supervision: Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator - 8 Community Outreach Coordinator - 4

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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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