Program Manager

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 52,200 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University—College of Veterinary Medicine in Stillwater seeks a Manager of Veterinary Medicine Programs to oversee rural scholarship initiatives, fundraising, and stakeholder partnerships. You will coordinate clerkships and recruitment programs, ensuring high-quality, practice-ready training for students, with a focus on serving rural Oklahoma.

The role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and collaboration with college leadership, development officers, and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or conferred by start date.
• Four years of related experience.
• Strong organizational skills and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer rural veterinary scholarship programs.
• Lead fundraising and donor stewardship efforts.
• Serve as liaison for rural veterinary medicine with industry partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee rural-focused recruitment programs (e.g., ExpOSUre and 4-H Veterinary Sciences Short Course).
• Organize and administer rural clerkship experiences with faculty, preceptors, and community veterinarians.

Skills

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Initiative

Commitment to rural Oklahoma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Ag Econ, Ag Communications, Ag Business, Ag Leadership, Ag Education, or related field

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Rosslyn Biggs, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$52,200 - $80,000

Commensurate with education and experience.

Priority Application Date

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

As Oklahoma's only College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University plays a vital role in strengthening rural veterinary care across the state. This Manager will serve as a key member of the College of Veterinary Medicine team, providing leadership and oversight for initiatives that expand rural veterinary capacity and support the next generation of food-animal and mixed-animal practitioners. This position will coordinate and administer all aspects of rural veterinary scholarship programs, including application management and communications. This position will be responsible for fundraising and donor stewardship, and compliance with legislative and industry requirements. The Manager will also serve as a liaison for rural veterinary medicine with industry partners, and other stakeholders. This role will also oversee some rural-focused recruitment programs for high school and undergraduate students, including major initiatives such as ExpOSUre and 4-H Veterinary Sciences Short Course. The Manager will organize and administer rural clerkship experiences, working closely with faculty, preceptors, and community veterinarians to ensure high-quality, practice-ready training opportunities. The Manager of Veterinary Medicine Programs will collaborate with college leadership, development officers, and external partners to advance strategic goals; provide professional support to students, faculty, and stakeholders; and make independent, informed decisions that uphold program integrity and meet college expectations. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, relationship-building ability, and a commitment to serving rural Oklahoma.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Animal Science, Ag Econ, Ag Communications, Ag Business, Ag Leadership, Ag Education, or related field.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Four years of related experience.

  Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative, relationship-building ability, and a commitment to serving rural Oklahoma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's