Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Oklahoma

Weekend and after hours are possible when meeting CAS needs and agency deadlines. Professional development is needed to keep up to date on federal guidelines, grant and contract negotiation, administration, auditing requirements, etc.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by November 5, 2023. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Research Administration, Business, accounting, or other if extensive grants and contracts experience warrants. Five years of sponsored programs experience. Combination of specialized education, training, and experience in research administration is desired. Relevant experience includes proposal submission, budget development, contract negotiation, and budget and report management.

Ability to manage unpredictable and at times demanding workloads while meeting deadlines and providing high quality service. Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures of federal, state, and private funding agencies, as well as state, federal, and institutional regulations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse stakeholders, including staff, faculty, administrators, and external sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Research Administration, Business, Related Accounting, or other if extensive grants and contracts experience warrants. Ten years of related experience. Certified Research Administrator certification.

Experience supervising, mentoring, or training other sponsored programs employees.
Proficient with electronic grants management systems, Cayuse, and Ellucian Banner Finance.
Experience creating and interpreting administrative/fiscal reports for grants and contracts.
Membership and active participation in relevant professional organizations such as the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), Society of Research Administrators International (SRA), or National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP).

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations,OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.