Case Initiation Specialist

Norman, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join the Center for Public Management (OU CPM) at the University of Oklahoma and be part of a team dedicated to making a daily impact in the lives of Oklahomans. Located within the College of Continuing Education OU CPM specializes in providing training research and consulting to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector agencies staff and community partners. Our focus is not only on professional and programmatic development but also on fostering a culture of growth and opportunity since 1994.

If making a meaningful difference in public service excites you OU CPM is where your passion meets purpose.

CPM has full-time job opportunities for Case Initiation Specialists to provide services that establish child support cases. If you like to conduct detailed research using a variety of online data sources to locate and verify/clarify information this is the job for you. You will receive in-service training coaching and mentoring while provided instructions in the performance of duties related to child support laws regulations and a broad range of activities to establish cases. You are provided a cubicle workspace with daytime hours when onsite including weekends off and most state holidays with optional flexible work from home hours once you meet established productivity and quality goals.

The primary role is creating electronic records used to establish and enforce child support cases. Within legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures specialists operate with limited to considerable independence and must exercise discretion and judgment in creating cases. You will develop and analyze information for the establishment of paternity. As part of a team you will receive coaching and mentoring from multiple sources including peers trainers and supervisors to ensure program deliverables and accountabilities are fulfilled. The ability to conform to specific guidelines and timetables is required to ensure the needs of all customers are met.

Specific Tasks (including but not limited to):

Coordinates and applies program guidelines to project delivery.
Researches retrieves and analyzes information.
Perform research functions analyze data and provide customer service and support.
Identifies discrepancies and resolve problems.
Establishes and maintains professional internal and external relationships.
Prepares reviews and maintains detailed records and reports to measure project activities.
Applies state and local codes procedures and rules in establishing and processing cases.
Performs initial review data collection and verification of child support information from electronic state assistance applications or direct written applications in building or reopening of child support cases
Conducts thorough detailed and organized research using various search engines to complete the established processes within the federally mandated time frames
Documents and updates all findings in the appropriate system and in the centers databases
Performs related duties as assigned

The Program Specialist focuses on our customers need for child support services collaborates with others solves problems creatively and demonstrates high integrity while meeting established policy and procedures; you must be able to maintain effective professional team relationships in both a virtual and live environment meeting our departments core values; We provide future opportunities for advancement along the way.

This position requires a background check that involves a national search and fingerprint search to be eligible for employment. Results of the completed background check will be provided to the funding sponsor for their records.

This position may be eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Required Attachments

Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

Important: ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

Required Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED AND:

18 months experience in data analysis project coordination or related experience.

Skills:

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to understand written material and instructions
Excellent customer service skills
Basic computer skills
Detail oriented
Ability to research information to obtain an answer or solution to a problem in a timely manner

Certification: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit and talk for prolonged periods.
Hand and finger dexterity.
Engage in repetitive motion of he wrist hand and fingers.
Standard Office Environment.

Departmental Preferences:

Bilingual Spanish/English
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Legal research and customer service experience

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 You Belong at the University of Oklahoma:The University of Oklahoma values our communitys 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.

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