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Oklahoma State University · 6 days ago

Director of Grants and Contracts Financial Administration

positionStillwater, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$105K/yr - $150K/yr
date5+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is seeking a Director of Grants and Contracts Financial Administration to lead the financial administration of the University's grants and contracts function. The role involves coordinating financial accounting and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations while providing leadership in grants and contracts activities.

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Responsibilities

Direct the financial administration of the University's grants and contracts function
Coordinate financial accounting and post-award administrative procedures and training for University-sponsored programs which ensure compliance with all applicable University policies and procedures and state and federal statutes and regulations
Provide University-wide leadership in grants and contracts activities

Qualification

Federal grant programsManagerial experienceCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Certified Research Administrator (CRA)Analytical skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's Accounting, Business, or Higher Education Administration. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Five years of managerial level experience in fiscal affairs operations with three years of sponsored programs or federal funding participation
Bachelor's degree may be considered with seven years higher education experience with continuously progressive managerial experience
Effective interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
The ability to work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and federal, state, and private sponsors
Extensive knowledge of federal grant programs

Preferred

Master's Accounting, Business Administration or Higher Education Administration
Five years experience in University's Sponsored Program administrative unit
Experience and leadership with external advocacy groups such as NCURA, COGR, NACUBO, or other organizations serving the sponsored program community
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Company

Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
dateFounded in 1890
location
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://go.okstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Oklahoma State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
2020 (70)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$261.63M
Key Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
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Roger Reid
CEO
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