Operations Manager of the Ruth Knee Institute at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The Operations Manager is part of a collaborative team that assists with community-based research projects in a variety of human services areas and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Ruth Knee Institute and affiliated centers. This position is responsible for monitoring grant, foundation, and contracted projects within the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work.

Duties for the Operation Manger include, but are not limited to,

• Ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures for grants, contracts, MOUs, and foundation agreements


• Maintain budgets and assist with reports to internal and external sources


• Monthly account reconciliations


• Oversees payroll and maintains job descriptions


• Manage hiring process of all Graduate Research Assistants and center employees


• Supervision and training of Graduation Research Assistants


• and other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education/job related experience, OR

• 48 months experience in administration or finance 

Skills:

• Financial or accounting experience to include analysis, auditing and budgeting


• Able to understand a chart of accounts and code entries to proper account


• Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English


• Basic computer skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines


• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff


• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines


• Strong initiative to solve problems


• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives


• Must be able to perform basic data analysis


• Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports


• Must be able to create and deliver effective training presentations


• Culturally sensative and able to work with diverse collaborators


• Able to work independently

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others  


• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds with or without correction 


• Ability to see including unique visual requirements with or without corrective eye wear 


• Ability to engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists or fingers 


• Ability to reach including extending the arm or hand 


• Ability to sit for short or extended time periods 


• Ability to stand for short or extended time periods 

Departmental Preferences:

• Masters degree in a related field


• Experience in grant management


• Experience in higher education


• Experience in PeopleSoft

Supervision: up to 25 Graduate Research Students

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