Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ Salary

About this Position

The Data and Program Manager will oversee the Center’s data management process for grant reporting, research support, program evaluation, and institutional advocacy efforts. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, an understanding of federal grant processes, and strong organizational and communication skills. This role will also work closely with rural hospitals, rural clinics, and other external partners to analyze financial, quality, and operational data, assess economic impact, and support data-informed strategies that strengthen rural health systems. Additionally, this role is responsible for developing clear, accessible, and data-driven content, including reports, briefs, visualizations, and digital media, for dissemination through approved CRH & CHS communication

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop standardized operating procedures to ensure efficient and accurate data collection, management, and utilization, aligned with grant reporting requirements;
• Convene regular meetings with other CRH grant support staff to ensure data availability per grant reporting requirements;
• Collaborate with rural hospitals, clinics, and external partners to assess financial, operational, quality, and economic outcomes;
• Design and maintain data systems that track performance metrics, outcomes, and grant progress, and translate findings into clear reports, visualizations, and digital content for internal and public dissemination;
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders to deliver and disseminate educational resources, translating complex data into accessible formats for diverse audiences, including leadership and external partners; and
• Conduct data analyses to support research initiatives and institutional advocacy efforts, providing evidence-based insights that inform policy recommendations and rural health system strategies.

Required Qualifications

• • Master's degree in a quantitative social science 
  • 10+ years of experience with federal grant reporting, compliance, and data documentation, preferably in healthcare, public health, or nonprofit settings,

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience, such as, data collection, data entry, and data analysis.
• The ability to analyze hospital financial, quality, and operational data. Knowledge of rural health systems and rural hospital or clinic operations is strongly preferred.