Post-Award Grant Manager Lead

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma’s OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center seeks a Lead Post-Award Grant Manager to oversee the financial and administrative management of state, federal, and national grant-funded programs. You will provide expert guidance on post-award activities, monitor expenditures, reconcile accounts, and ensure sponsor compliance.

You’ll collaborate with center leadership, investigators, and central offices to manage large grants, deliver financial reporting, and maximize the impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 60 months related experience.
• Equivalency: 108 months of experience accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 program management.
• Collaborate with OUHSC central offices to ensure compliance and successful grant administration.
• Attend meetings and support program operations as a trusted resource on post-award matters.
• Complete self-directed work with ownership while partnering with team members to meet deadlines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

eCRT/ECC

Job description

Pay Range:Targeted pay range of $54,700 to $72,500 annually, based on experience.

Benefits Eligible:Yes

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel:Not required

Position Introduction:

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s 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 programs. In 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.

You’ll 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, you’ll help drive informed decision-making and maximize the impact of research funding.

Why You’ll 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 You’ll 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 you're 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 60 months related experience

Equivalency/Substitution:

Will accept additional 48 months experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree for a total of 108 months of experience.

Department Preferences:

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

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes