Manager, Faculty Relations and Operational Excellence (Project Management)
The Manager of Faculty Relations and Operational Excellence shall implement all aspects of the Office of Research Services' (ORS) outreach arm and will be a go to contact for all faculty and staff inquiries tied to the research lifecycle. The ideal candidate will be able to understand research administration within the university and be task oriented in preparing and performing all training activities for the university community as necessary. They will also handle all daily inquiries from university employees on various questions tied to the research operations lifecycle. These duties will grow once the individual has familiarized themselves with the ORS structure.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule after completion of training and satisfactory performance.
Why OU:
At the University of Oklahoma, we pave the way for the future. The decisions we make today will also impact the lives of future generations. In addition to a job that gives fulfillment and your salary, you will also have access to a generous benefits package that includes:
- 14 holidays each year and 16 – 25 hours of earned PTO per month
- Insurance plans for you and your family
- Retirement options that require no contributions from the employee
- And much more! For more information about OU's benefits, click here.
What you will do:
- Handle day-to-day responsibilities for assigned projects and create long-term strategic plans for the department.
- Monitor federal and sponsor policy updates, ensuring compliance within the ORS, while equipping staff and faculty members with the tools and resources needed to complete their assigned tasks.
- Act as a bridge between faculty, primary investigators, ORS staff sponsors, and other stakeholders.
- Analyze root causes to enhance operational efficiency across all departments.
- Foster a culture of ongoing improvement and facilitate conflict resolution.
- Develop communication plans and represent the department in community outreach efforts.
- For a full job description, click here.
If you are ready to change the future for the better, prepare your resume and cover letter and click Apply Online! We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field, AND
- 72 months of project management experience which includes 36 months management or leadership experience.
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 120 months of related experience.
Departmental Preferences:
- 72 months of research administration background in a university, non-profit, or funding agency setting
- 36 months of proposal and budget development with various funding agencies
- 24 months of experience in the development and design of training materials, training facilitation, instructional/curriculum design and/or related field
- Experience in proposal writing or other professional/technical writing/editing/proofreading
- Training and experience in strategic planning
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
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.
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