250226 - University of Oklahoma

The position will provide financial support for the Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education (ONIE) Project and Oklahoma Local Agriculture Collaborative (OLAC). This includes budget/fiscal forecasting and management, day-to-day management of operations of complex sponsored program(s) in the Hudson College Public Health (HCOPH) - Department of Health Promotion Sciences. Leads daily activities and staff that provide professional administrative support, financial management and budget planning for the department.

The Lead Administrator and Financial Coordinator will be an active member of the project leadership team and contribute to the project funding strategy. As a member of the leadership team, the Lead Administrator and Financial Coordinator will provide updates on project development and progress, contribute to the development of organizational strategies and goals, organizational values and norms, support employment development, work through complex key issues, and leverage opportunities to realize the ONIE Project and OLACrsquo;s vision. The Project Director / Principal Investigator (PD/PI) supervises and leads the leadership team and will serve as the supervisor for this position. This position will also work closely with the University administration including the HCOPH financial office. The leadership team is committed to providing employees with educational and professional experience, significant responsibility that expands with experience, and a congenial team atmosphere.

To learn more about ONIE and OLAC visit: www.onieproject.org and www.oklac.org

This is a Hybrid position.

Duties:

• Provides financial support by performing accounting, financial analysis, and payroll.
• Performs data analysis and prepares reports.
• Maintains budget and grant administration, account reconciliation, Pcard management, OU Foundation funds, and other financial support.
• Responsible for overseeing, planning, and monitoring program budgets and developing and monitoring strategic plans for fiscal monitoring and reporting.
• Oversees administrative processes to ensure effective financial management and reporting.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and interpretation of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state and university policies and regulations.
• Coordinates financial transactions for departmental accounts such as purchases, travel, policies and procedures, billing, invoices, reimbursements, and other departmental support.
• Oversees records maintenance (inventory, personnel, office files, etc.).
• Manages approval process for payroll, leave accounting/reporting, and other financial matters.
• Assists with developing, implementing, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors.
• Provides administrative support for effective office management.
• Coordinates, plans, and executes department events and logistics.
• Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating performance.
• Participates in special projects or assignments requiring initiative, independent action and specialized knowledge or expertise.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.