*Senior Program Manager

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 72 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 (SCC), we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Senior Program Manager responsible for strategic program development, implementation and administration.

Duties:

• Directs program administration, overseeing all budgets, interpreting policies and procedures, and supervision of all staff.
• Monitors projects, program evaluation, and development, and long-range plans
• Writes grants and contract proposals and manages grants and contracts.
• Serves on various committees and represents the unit to public and client groups.
• Ensures the evaluation of programs and instruction.
• Directs and plans for needs assessment of client groups.
• Develops unit divisional goals and objectives.
• Oversees project management.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Master’s Degree, AND:

• 36 months of program administration or related experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 72 months of related experience in lieu of the Master’s Degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations
• Able to effectively evaluate project’s programs and produce comprehensive reports
• Able to supervise staff and Communicate directions and expectations effectively
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Grant and contract management skills

Certifications or Licenses: Valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions: 

• Physical:
  • Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Environment:
  • Standard office environment.
  • Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
  • May be required to travel.
  • May require contact with other departments and university officials. 

Department Preferences:

• Master’s degree or PhD in a biology major or health care related field; or MD.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory-based or health-care research, and scientific literature searches.
• Minimum 1-year experience in working with Microsoft Word, EndNote, Adobe, Excel, and databases.
• High level of organization skills.
• High level of communication and writing skills.

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