Program Manager AS6485

Program Manager AS6485 494210 Stillwater

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(STW) Staff Full-time Bachelor's degree

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Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Sky Rogers, sky.rogers@okstate.edu Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $52,200 - $80,000 Salary Priority Application Date While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-05-01 to ensure full consideration. Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position The Manager of Operations provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the OSU Center for Sovereign Nations (CSN). This position ensures the Center's core functions are executed effectively, manages day‑to‑day operations, and provides operational continuity for a growing unit. Working in close partnership with the Director, the Manager supports CSN's three‑fold mission of Sovereignty, Students, and Partnerships by facilitating the work of the Center, overseeing personnel and operational coordination, and helping build capacity for future professional staff positions. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Business Administration Public Administration Higher Education Administration Organizational Leadership Management Communications Or a closely related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) Four years of progressively responsible experience in operations management, program administration, or administrative leadership. Experience must include supervision of employees (student or professional) and responsibility for coordinating operational processes. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

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Dedication to learn about and advocate for tribal nation sovereignty. Demonstrated ability to manage daily operations in a dynamic organizational environment. Experience supervising, training, scheduling, and evaluating employees. Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make operational decisions. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams). Ability to quickly learn and become proficient with new systems. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners. Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and service excellence. Preferred Qualifications Master's Business Administration Public Administration Higher Education Administration Organizational Leadership Management Communications Or a closely related field Five (5) or more years of experience in operations, program management, or administrative leadership. Experience working in a higher education, tribal, nonprofit, or mission‑driven organization. Experience managing budgets or financial tracking. Experience building or scaling operational systems in a small or growing unit. Certifications, Registrations, and/or

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Leadership or supervisory training through a university, professional organization, or employer‑based program. Training or certification in process improvement or operational efficiency methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, or similar). Professional development related to project management, organizational effectiveness, or administrative leadership. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or

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Comprehensive understanding of and demonstrated advocacy for tribal nation sovereignty. Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and policies. Experience supporting or coordinating culturally responsive or community‑engaged programming. Ability to develop procedures, workflows, and documentation. Experience mentoring or developing college students. Familiarity with grant‑funded programs or reporting processes. All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation in the application process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.