Lead Post-Award Grant Manager

Position Introduction:

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahomas only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center and one of only 74 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 every grant helps fuel discoveries advance treatments and improve lives. We are seeking a dynamic detail-oriented and strategic Lead Post-Award Grant Manager to play a critical role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research while ensuring the financial stewardship of complex sponsored programs.

As the Lead Post-Award Grant Manager you will serve as a key partner to faculty researchers and leadership by overseeing the financial and administrative management of state federal and national grant-funded this highly visible role you will provide expert guidance on post-award activities monitor grant expenditures reconcile accounts coordinate payroll and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. Youll collaborate closely with Stephenson Cancer Center leadership faculty investigators and OU Health Sciences Center central offices to manage large-scale grants and research programs. Through financial analysis account monitoring reporting and strategic recommendations youll help drive informed decision-making and maximize the impact of research funding.

Why Youll Love This Role

Be part of a nationally recognized cancer center dedicated to transforming patient care and research.

Partner with leading scientists and healthcare professionals advancing cancer discoveries.

Lead complex grant management activities that directly support life-changing research initiatives.

Utilize your financial expertise to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to leadership.

Enjoy a collaborative environment where your work has a measurable impact on the future of cancer treatment and prevention.

What Youll Do

Lead and coordinate post-award grant administration for sponsored and grant-funded programs.

Perform account reconciliation financial monitoring and budget analysis.

Coordinate payroll and ensure financial transactions align with grant requirements.

Prepare and present financial reports for faculty leadership and stakeholders.

Analyze grant performance and provide recommendations to support effective program management.

Collaborate with OUHSC central offices to ensure compliance and successful grant administration.

Attend meetings support program operations and serve as a trusted resource on post-award matters.

Complete self-directed work with a strong sense of ownership while partnering effectively with team members and stakeholders to adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines

If youre passionate about financial stewardship thrive in a collaborative research environment and want your expertise to support the fight against cancer we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity at the Stephenson Cancer Center. Your work behind the scenes can help power discoveries that change lives.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in related field.
• 60 months related experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept additional 48 months experience in lieu of a Bachelors Degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None.

Department Preferences:

• Advanced experience and strong skills with Microsoft Excel
• Experience in PeopleSoft and eCRT/ECC or similar effort tracking system.