Job Description:

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.

The Stephenson Cancer Center is now hiring for a Program Manager-HPRC at the Health Promotion Research Center. The Program manager is responsible for program management and oversight of day-to-day operations.

Learn more about the Health Promotion Research Center here.

Duties:

• Responsible for daily program management throughout the program lifecycle.


• Aligns deliverables to the program outcome.


• Meets with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals.


• Manages the program budget, develops proposals, negotiates and administers grants and contracts.


• Supervises staff, including hiring, training, orientations for onboarding and performance evaluations.


• Provides oversight of ongoing projects.


• Interfaces with university departments, funding sources, outside organizations and state, governments agencies.


• Assesses program effectiveness and identifies areas of improvement.


• Manages program documentation, data collection, and reporting.


• Develops program goals and objectives.


• Oversees the development and implementation of laboratory operational policies and procedures.


• Responsible for management of IRB documentation, RedCap data management system and other interfacing systems.


• Oversees study recruitment and referral systems, participant research orientation (e.g., scheduling, enrollment, and data collection processes) and treatment/intervention plans.


• Field staff/participant questions regarding study protocol and objectives.


• May serve as a back-up tobacco cessation counselor.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Department Preferences:

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Social-Behavioral science or related field.


• Preferred Experience: 5+ years in research program management, research coordination, or related roles. Strong track record in grant writing, data analysis, and team supervision

Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Will accept 48 months experience in lieu of BS Degree for a total of 96 months of related experience.

• 48 months of program development, program management or 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 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

Working Conditions:

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  Physical:
  
  
  
  • Engage in repetitive motion. 
  
  
  
  


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  Environmental:
  
  
  
  • Standard Office Environment.
  
  
  • Frequents exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
  
  
  • May be required to travel.
  
  
  • May require contact with other departments and university officials.
  
  
  
  

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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