Position Introduction:

The University of Oklahoma's Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships is home to one of the most dynamic and growing research enterprises in the nation, driving discovery, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that create real impact across Oklahoma and beyond.

Are you motivated by collaborative problem-solving and the chance to advance impact-centered research? Join a team that sits at the heart of OU's research mission to answer the question, “Where Better Than Oklahoma?”

Why this is an exciting place to build your career:

Broad impact. Your work will support faculty and researchers across disciplines, helping translate ideas into funded, compliant, and impactful programs.

Collaborative culture. Work side by side with researchers, department leaders, external partners, and a dedicated administrative team committed to excellence.

Room to grow. Join a mission-driven office that invests in its people and offers opportunities to develop expertise at the intersection of research, compliance, strategy, and partnership.

This is more than an administrative role. It's a chance to be part of something larger. If you're ready to grow your career while helping OU researchers do their best work, we'd love to have you on our team.

Learn more at ou.edu/research.

Director for National Security Strategy & Integration

The University of Oklahoma is advancing a coordinated, institution-wide model for national security and defense impact. Federal sponsors increasingly view OU as a trusted partner capable of executing integrated, mission-aligned programs that span research, workforce development, and applied innovation. This role ensures those strengths are intentionally aligned and strategically integrated.

The Director for National Security Strategy & Integration serves as OU’s senior strategic convener and integrator for defense-related engagement. The position is housed within the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (OVPRP) and works in close partnership with the Vice President for Research and Partnerships (VPRP), engaging institutional assets and shared services as needed to advance mission-aligned outcomes.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 10 years of relevant experience

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes