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Description Status: Full-Time About The Organization Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape for Tulsa. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF®), affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs, inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year, among others. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. The Integrated Strategies group includes teams focused on Technology, Research &amp; Analytics, Marketing, and Operations. Join our high-impact team, where your work will have a lasting impact on the Tulsa community and its future. Position Summary This position is a part of the Integrated Strategies - Operations team, which sits under the inTulsa LLC, but supports all talent and economic development programs. The role will report to the Manager of Office and Integrated Operations. Tulsa For You and Me seeks an Office Coordinator, responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the office by managing administrative tasks, coordinating office activities, and providing support to staff. This role involves a variety of tasks including scheduling meetings, managing office supplies, handling correspondence, and supporting office operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills. Requirements Key Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Oversee day-to-day office activities, including security procedures such as disarming and arming the building, managing office access, and serving as the primary point of contact for immediate tenant and visitor needs.</li> <li>Oversee employee, guest and visitor experience, ensuring a welcoming environment, providing necessary information, and guiding them to appropriate locations within the office.</li> <li>Ensure the office environment is clean, organized, and well-maintained by liaising with building management and service providers, and maintaining relationships and maintenance requests with vendors (housekeeping, technicians, mail service, etc).</li> <li> Manage the inventory of office supplies, ensure timely ordering and stocking, timely payment of office vendors, and running errands as needed.</li> <li>Assist with organizing and coordinating office events, meetings, and activities, including event setup and tear down when necessary.</li> <li>Support internal and external communications for the office, including answering and directing phone calls, emails, and other correspondence, and maintaining office records, databases, and filing systems.</li> <li>Support office technology needs by submitting tickets, communicating with tech vendors, and assisting with the use of office equipment.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned. </li> </ul> Knowledge Experience And Skill Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.</li> <li>Proven experience in an administrative or office coordination role. </li> </ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul> <li> Proficiency in Google Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li> <li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.</li> <li>Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li> <li>Customer service-minded, with a strong desire to work with partners to provide responsive, respectful service.</li> <li>Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion. </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Must be able to lift and carry up to 25lbs., for lifting supplies and materials, as needed</li> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone.</li> <li>Visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.</li> <li>Position requires sitting, or standing, and working with a computer for extended periods of time. </li> </ul> Work Schedule and Location Requirements: <ul> <li>This is an in-office position in Tulsa, Oklahoma.</li> <li>This position operates full-time, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.</li> <li>Ability to occasionally work hours outside of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for events.</li> <li>Occasional need to utilize personal transportation, must maintain valid driver’s license and auto insurance. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Tulsa Community Foundation

Office Coordinator

Description ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION In 1998, several charitably minded leaders came together to help create Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF), a tax-exempt public charity organized to receive, administer, and distribute gifts from individuals and organizations for the improvement of the Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma area. TCF is a collection of many charitable funds varying in size from $5,000 to multiple millions of dollars. Each fund has its own identity and benefits from being invested with other funds to create a lasting community resource. TCF manages over $5.6B across more than 1,800 individual philanthropic funds. TCF staff members work daily with nonprofit agencies, corporations, individuals, government officials, and community leaders to provide superior service to the citizens of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, as well as to increase the charitable dollars contributed to our community. Position Summary The Senior Accountant - Reporting supports the Controller in overseeing Tulsa Community Foundation’s and related entities’ financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of financial information. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES: FINANCIAL REPORTING <ul> <li>Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).</li> <li>Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses to support management and strategic decisions. </li> </ul> TAX COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION <ul> <li>Assist the Controller in the preparation of all entity and related organizations tax filings. </li> <li>Assist the Controller to ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations and changes to ensure compliance.</li> <li>Assist the Controller in supporting internal and external tax audits, providing necessary documentation and responses.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and documentation for all tax-related activities.</li> <li>Assist the Controller in resolving any tax issues or disputes with tax authorities. </li> </ul> FEDERAL GRANT MANAGEMENT <ul> <li>Monitor and track all federal grant awards received by the organization.</li> <li>Reconcile federal grant expenditures to ensure accurate and comprehensive records of grant activities, including financial transactions, correspondence, and reports.</li> <li>Assist with internal and external audits related to federal grant funds, providing necessary documentation, and responding to audit findings. </li> </ul> COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROLS <ul> <li>Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Prepare for and assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and responses as needed.</li> <li>Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and processes. </li> </ul> Requirements &amp; Qualifications Education and Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in accounting required, with an advanced degree preferred.</li> <li>CPA preferred</li> <li>A minimum of ten years of experience in the financial arena, with five years of supervisory experience required.</li> <li>Experience working with outside auditors in the preparation of financial statements and tax returns is required.</li> <li>Experience with fund and/or grant accounting required.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required </li> </ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to work independently while functioning as a team player</li> <li>Strong organizational skills and excellent time management </li> <li>Analytical: Ability to perform analysis of spreadsheets relating to accounts payable entry and general accounting</li> <li>Customer Service: Strong desire to work with program staff, vendors, donors and others to provide responsive, respectful customer service</li> <li>Effective Communication: </li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with broad range of audiences</li> <li>Including but not limited to: external constituents, internal staff and all levels of management</li> <li>Comfortable working with diverse population </li> <li>Self-Motivation: </li> <li>Desire to create objectives, establish priorities and proceed with goals under limited supervision</li> <li>Strong desire to learn and continually improve skills and techniques within the role</li> <li>Strategic thinking and innovation – ability to reason and solve problems in high pressure situations; recognize strategic opportunities for systems change; introduce new tactics or approaches that significantly improve or revise existing systems</li> <li>Ability to adapt to a fast paced, changing work environment while managing multiple projects</li> <li>Excellent work ethic and attention to detail </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>The ability to sit in front of a computer monitor for multiple hours at a time. </li></ul> HOURS AND LOCATION <ul> <li>Primary location will be at the 7030 S. Yale Ave. Tulsa, OK 74136 offices.</li> <li>A typical work week is Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.</li> <li>The current expectation is the first 90 days of this new role will be in the office 5 days a week or as much as possible to work through the transition of the accounting realignment. After 90 days, the successful candidate will be able to create a hybrid (remote and on-site) work schedule that is mutually agreeable to the candidate and the supervisor. TCF’s current general expectation is that employees are in the office a minimum of 3 full days and that if the employee is working remotely, they can appear on camera for all virtual meetings. </li> </ul> Benefits As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Senior Accountant - Reporting

Description BACKGROUND Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), our affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. This role will sit within the Integrated Strategies Research, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. Led by Tulsa Innovation Labs (TIL), one of our renowned programs, Tulsa was recently awarded Tech Hubs funding by the Economic Development Agency to develop Tulsa’s Autonomous Systems industry. The successful development of this industry is dependent on a robust workforce ecosystem that meets industry demands and provides accessible skill development pathways for Tulsans. As the Workforce Intermediary, TIL will advance synergies between Autonomous Systems industry stakeholders and workforce providers to ensure talent supply meets the needs of employer demands. Primary Purpose And Functions As part of this role, the Lead Workforce Analyst will work closely with TIL and the Workforce Intermediary and will be pivotal in developing a Labor Market Observatory (LMO). The LMO will harness data from education, industry, and workforce partners to facilitate in-depth analysis of skill development pathways and integration into the local workforce. The Lead Workforce Analyst will be instrumental in establishing the LMO's data infrastructure and leveraging data to produce reports, dashboards, briefs, and white papers that inform industry workforce solutions. We seek a driven candidate with the technical expertise to generate high-quality research and the passion to disseminate evidence-based analysis to shape workforce solutions. Requirements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement <ul> <li>Provide data-driven thought leadership on strategizing and designing a robust workforce development ecosystem in Tulsa.</li> <li>Liaison with key community partners, data providers, and internal team to support the construction of a federated data system capable of informing key workforce decisions.</li> <li>Design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness of workforce programs and initiatives.</li> <li>Effectively communicate research findings to key stakeholders and devise actionable strategies to enhance and implement workforce programs.</li> <li>Use data and insights to engage with local and state policymakers to align workforce development strategies with broader economic development goals and priorities. </li> </ul>Research, Analysis, &amp; Reporting <ul> <li>Conduct detailed analysis of matriculation patterns from education and workforce development programs into industry, identifying areas for improvement.</li> <li>Generate insightful white papers and policy briefs to inform workforce solutions for Tulsa’s autonomous systems industry.</li> <li>Produce polished, publicly accessible reports and dashboards to assess industrial demand for jobs and skills, identifying critical gaps in the current workforce and talent pipelines.</li> <li>Create dynamic dashboards and data visualizations to monitor industry, workforce, and educational pipelines in Tulsa’s autonomous systems industry.</li> <li>Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data used in analysis and reporting.</li> <li>Stay abreast of workforce, education, and labor market trends and literature, pinpointing areas of opportunity for Tulsa.</li> <li>Provide training and support to internal team members and community partners to navigate dashboards, reports, and analysis. </li> </ul> Knowledge Experience And Skill Requirements <ul> <li>BS or BA in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field</li> <li>Masters or PhD, preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 7 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of related training, graduate study, and experience</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing research findings related to economic development, workforce, higher education or related fields</li> <li>Experience with gathering and analyzing publicly available data from sources such as the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lightcast and others. </li> <li>Experience in advanced research methods using tools such as Python, STATA, or R</li> <li>Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI</li> <li>Strong project management skills, including developing project plans, managing timelines, and delivering results from inception to completion</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and clearly present complex ideas </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.</li> <li>Position frequently requires the ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time. </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>This is not a fully remote position as we work in a hybrid office environment. In-Office and hybrid/flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor. </li> <li>You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area.</li> <li>This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.</li> <li>The typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Lead Workforce Analyst

Description BACKGROUND Discover Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape for Tulsa. We are forging strategic connections between talented professionals and innovative companies in future-focused industries such as advanced aerial mobility, energy tech, cybersecurity, and virtual health, among others. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs, inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year, among others. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. The Integrated Strategies group includes teams focused on Technology, Research &amp; Analytics, Marketing, and Operations. Join our high-impact team, where your work will have a lasting impact on the Tulsa community and its future. Primary Purpose And Function As a Technical Architect, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our technology capabilities as part of our integrated strategies group. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable technology solutions, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and technical best practices. By leveraging your deep technical expertise and architectural skills, you will drive efficiency and innovation across our entire ecosystem. You will be a collaborative partner, adept at integrating various systems and platforms, providing advanced troubleshooting, and optimizing our in-house capabilities. While your primary focus will be on designing robust technology architectures, you will also apply your skills to diverse systems and projects as needed. Your ability to work effectively with stakeholders and communicate complex technical solutions clearly will enhance our overall technology proficiency and drive impactful results within our organization. Leading by example, you will elevate team capabilities through hands-on execution, set a standard of excellence, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Requirements Essential functions and responsibilities: Technical Architecture Strategy, And Execution <ul> <li>Provide technical leadership on best practices, architecture, and design for various technology solutions.</li> <li>Design and implement scalable technology solutions that meet business requirements, align with overall strategy, and integrate seamlessly with other systems.</li> <li>Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and governance policies across all projects.</li> <li>Develop and deploy custom software components, leveraging appropriate languages, frameworks, and tools.</li> <li>Collaborate with technology team members, business analysts, and stakeholders to gather requirements, translating them into technical solutions and maintaining comprehensive documentation.</li> <li>Execute and complete technical tickets and assigned project tasks, partnering with external technology firms and vendors to ensure timely delivery and focusing on transferring capabilities in-house to reduce costs. </li> </ul> Infrastructure Management &amp; Systems Improvement <ul> <li>Manage all aspects of cloud-based infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage solutions, and integrations, ensuring system security and scalability.</li> <li>Address complex technical challenges, providing advanced troubleshooting and leading efforts to resolve system outages and performance issues.</li> <li>Produce and maintain various business architecture elements, including systems and process diagrams, and create technical documentation for all technology-facilitated processes.</li> <li>Continuously evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance system architecture and performance, advising on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impacts on business processes and priorities. </li> </ul> Knowledge Experience And Skill Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field preferred.</li> <li>A minimum of 4 years of experience in technology, information technology, engineering, development, systems administration, or architecture roles.</li> <li>Familiarity with at least one scripting language such as Python or JavaScript.</li> <li>Experience with setting up cloud environments and familiarity with APIs. </li> <li>Experience in business process modeling, flow charts, diagramming and associated tools.</li> <li>Experience with Hubspot and/or Salesforce preferred </li> </ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul> <li>Ability to develop deep knowledge of an assigned technology platform and operate at the level of a certified professional, such as Certified Entry Level Python Programmer, Certified Associate in Python Programming, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, Certified Salesforce Administrator, or Google Cloud Platform, etc.</li> <li>Strong technical writing, data visualization, and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to translate complex subjects into actionable items.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills.</li> <li>Strong business acumen and the ability to understand complex business models.</li> <li>Ability to utilize project tracking and agile management tools to manage project documentation and status.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a nimble start-up environment.</li> <li>Possess a strong willingness to learn, grow, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices. </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard.</li> <li>Position frequently requires the ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time. </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>This is not a fully remote position as we work in a hybrid office environment. In-Office and hybrid/flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor. </li> <li>You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area.</li> <li>This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.</li> <li>The typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Technical Architect

Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) and supported operationally by the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and EDA Tech Hubs Designation alongside $51M in awarded implementation funding. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial modeling and strategy development, risk assessment, and reporting to support organizational growth and sustainability. This role will also be responsible for supporting the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes of the organization. This role reports to the Head of Operations and involves working closely with various entities to provide insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function The Finance Manager will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for TIL operations, federal grants and external funding sources, as well as all affiliated grant-funded component projects. The Finance Manager will perform professional finance and accounting work of a complex nature and requires a thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling and compliance. Responsibilities This role will support TIL’s operational financial management including annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, establishing internal controls processes and policies, and providing oversight and analysis for TIL grant expenditures. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: <ul> <li>Lead developing financial models to support decision-making processes, including leading the yearly-planning process </li> <li>Work closely with senior management to align financial strategies with overall business objectives</li> <li>Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information presented to management</li> <li>Manage the creation and management of project budgets, ensuring alignment with financial plans</li> <li>Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to senior management and stakeholders</li> <li>Enter, review, code and process all invoices, ensuring expenditures are properly coded and recorded</li> <li>Comprehend and share with TIL team all grant requirements related to expenditures to ensure all sub awardees remain compliant</li> <li>Manage stakeholders to provide expertise and partnership in the development of grant-funded projects or programs </li> <li>Develop and implement audit compliance documentation processes and support team adoption of policies </li> <li>Promote communication and facilitate information sharing and efficient workflow with internal and external teams</li> <li>Continuously evaluate and enhance grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy</li> <li>Other duties as reasonably requested </li> </ul> Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (Master’s degree/MBA or CPA preferred)</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in complex financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting</li> <li>Minimum of five years direct experience in accounting or finance role</li> <li>Grant administration experience a plus</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software/tools </li> <li>Strong analytical and project management skills </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members </li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also have the ability to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially with respect to the true status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from teammates and stakeholders. </li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results. </li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood. </li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships. </li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks. </li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information. </li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding. </li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement. </li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen to understand, and to share information with others simply and directly. </li> </ul> Required Knowledge/Skills <ul> <li>Strong execution skills, with attention to detail (reflected through partnerships created, grants executed, initiatives designed) </li> <li>Developing and managing complex financial modeling, accounting records, and audit compliance</li> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li> <li>Competent and comfortable leading external partnership conversations (reflected through grant implementation and regular monitoring convos) </li> <li>Leadership with an instinct for taking the initiative</li> <li>Ability to work cross functionally to manage the identification and addressing of portfolio needs. </li> <li>Proven team player with an ability to work cross-functionally and across shifting priorities</li> <li>Proven ability to successfully manage the identification and addressing of company needs</li> <li>Proven ability to look at challenges strategically and formulate creative solutions</li> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources</li> <li>Experience leading projects with external stakeholders at partner organizations</li> <li>Strong organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills, with ability to balance competing priorities and deliverables, required</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, Adobe, Slack</li> <li>Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other bookkeeping applications or ERP systems</li> <li>Ability to balance having fun while getting top results at work </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication. </li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computer, phones, and other office productivity tools. </li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required. </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located at 3 North Cheyenne Ave. </li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Finance Manager, Tech Hubs

Description BACKGROUND Discover Tulsa For You and Me: a collection of talent and economic development programs building a vibrant and inclusive city through a booming economic landscape for Tulsa. We are forging strategic connections between talented professionals and innovative companies in future-focused industries such as advanced aerial mobility, energy tech, cybersecurity, and virtual health, among others. Operated under the stewardship of the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF), affiliated programs include nationally recognized and innovative organizations like Tulsa Remote, Tulsa Innovation Labs, inTulsa, Build In Tulsa, Atlas School, Campus Tulsa, and Tulsa Service Year, among others. Our North Star goal is both ambitious and clear: to attract and build 20,000 jobs in high-growth industry clusters by the year 2033. A cornerstone of this mission is our commitment to ensuring that at least one-third of these opportunities are accessible to Tulsans from historically underrepresented communities. This is an extension of our broader vision for a more equitable, innovative, and vibrant Tulsa, where a strong state of economic health provides the basis for equal opportunity. The Integrated Strategies group is composed of several expert teams dedicated to fostering cross-program collaboration, driving operational excellence, and equipping Tulsa for You programs with the tools, insights, and best practices to drive tangible results. The Integrated Strategies group includes teams focused on Technology, Research &amp; Analytics, Marketing, and Operations. Join our high-impact team, where your work will have a lasting impact on the Tulsa community and its future. Primary Purpose And Functions The Research, Analytics, and Data (RAD) team within our integrated strategies group is currently seeking an analyst with experience and/or interest in the future of work, economic development, and talent development to serve as a Research Analyst. The Research Analyst will be a self-starter, critical-thinker and enjoys taking complicated problems and distilling them into simple frameworks. The Research Analyst works across multiple teams to analyze complex data sets, identify trends and opportunities for growth, visualizes data, and disseminates insights to leadership and peers to foster a data-driven culture. This role reports to the head of the RAD team, and the ideal candidate will excel in a highly dynamic behind-the-scenes environment. Essential Functions And Responsibilities <ul> <li>Create and share research and data insights to inform strategies that drive innovation, growth, and job creation.</li> <li>Work with research team to generate collateral for external use such as white papers, reports, and presentations </li> <li>Research global, national, regional, and local labor market and industrial environments, pinpointing the areas of opportunity for Tulsa</li> <li>Pull and analyze data from public sources such as the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lightcast and others to create benchmarks and indicators to monitor and understand Tulsa’s growth and development. </li> <li>Work closely with internal RAD members to understand and maintain focus on the organizations analytical needs, including identifying critical metrics and KPIs, and to deliver actionable insights to relevant decision-makers</li> <li>Proactively analyze data to answer key questions from stakeholders and assess what drives organizational performance, investigating and communicating areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity</li> <li>Create interactive visualizations through data interpretation and analysis by integrating various reporting components from multiple data sources</li> <li>Develop and maintain databases by acquiring data from primary and secondary sources, and build scripts that will make our data evaluation process more flexible or scalable across data sets</li> <li>Create and maintain appropriate data structures that enable efficient and effective reporting and insight generation</li> <li>Any other duties as assigned </li> </ul> Knowledge Experience And Skill Requirements <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field, such as mathematics, urban studies, political science, economics, statistics or in a related field </li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience</li> <li>Strong database management skills with experience in Excel or similar tools</li> <li>Practical experience in statistical analysis, using tools such as, STATA, R, SPSS, and SAS</li> <li>Prior experience with database management, data analysis and modeling</li> <li>Some familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI </li> </ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul> <li>Proven analytical skills, including data mining, evaluation, and analysis</li> <li>Proven success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment</li> <li>Technical writing via reports and presentations to non-technical audiences </li> <li>Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines effectively</li> <li>Willing to continuously acquire new skills and knowledge and share with partners and colleagues</li> <li>Familiarity with the Tulsa area</li> <li>Must be able to travel to attend in-person meetings and work collaboratively with other team members </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Position continually requires the ability to talk and hear both in person and over the phone, visual acuity; ability to operate equipment, read, and use a keyboard</li> <li>Position frequently requires the ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time</li> <li>Position requires the ability to travel occasionally but not regularly </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>This is not a fully remote position as we work in a hybrid office environment. In-Office and hybrid/flexible schedules are based on business need, staff readiness, and approved by one's supervisor. </li> <li>You must live in or be able to relocate to Tulsa, OK or the surrounding area.</li> <li>This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 40 hours per week.</li> <li>The typical hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.</li> <li>Ability to occasionally work hours outside of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for events. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Research Analyst

Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation. The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and EDA Tech Hubs Designation and $51M implementation award. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary The Director of Innovation Initiatives serves as the point person and leader for a portfolio of innovation initiatives designed catalyze economic development in the Tulsa region. They help decide which initiatives we undertake, source necessary resources to supply those initiatives, employ and work to improve the methodologies we use to advance those initiatives, oversee the progression of those initiatives, modify and improve the initiatives based on real-world feedback, and transition those initiatives upon completion to community stakeholders. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position. The description is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary: <ul> <li>Lead a portfolio of the most complex innovation initiatives born of problems to be solved and ideas to be pursued sourced from our stakeholder communities, which include our local community, local business enterprises, government, higher education, and national business entities.</li> <li>Together with other senior leaders, define and determine which initiatives will be undertaken by the organization, focusing on impact and feasibility of successful implementation.</li> <li>Working collaboratively with stakeholder relationship managers and resource leaders, which include capital and entrepreneurship, talent and workforce, and place and infrastructure, identify and secure agreements to supply the necessary resources to enable the development of initiatives in their portfolio.</li> <li>Help to create and define the innovation processes and methodologies employed by our organization, and actively contribute improvements to those methodologies based on observations and analysis of their effectiveness.</li> <li>Establish and oversee project objectives, milestones, deliverables, resources, timelines and risks through roadmaps and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, using tools and support from the operations team.</li> <li>In collaboration with the operations team, develop, evaluate, and monitor budgets for each innovation initiative. Approve budgetary expenditures at the innovation initiative department level.</li> <li>Iteratively adjust and improve each initiative in your portfolio based on evolved information and learnings during implementation of each initiative.</li> <li>Transition ownership of initiatives upon completion of roadmap to the stakeholder communities.</li> <li>Seek to create and strengthen relationships with our stakeholder communities. </li> </ul> Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Education &amp; Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred</li> <li>Minimum 8 years relevant work experience in overseeing and managing innovation initiatives </li> <li>Demonstrated experience in collaborating with and between organizations to drive innovation</li> <li>Strong analytical and project management skills</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members </li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also have the ability to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially with respect to the true status of initiatives and when in need of help and support from teammates and stakeholders.</li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results.</li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood.</li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships. </li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks.</li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information.</li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding.</li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement.</li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen to understand, and to share information with others simply and directly. </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication. </li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computer, phones, and other office productivity tools.</li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required. </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is based in Tulsa within TIL headquarters located at 3 North Cheyenne Ave.</li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs. </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

Director, Innovation Initiatives

Description Background: Tulsa Innovation Labs LLC (TIL) is a tech-led economic development organization headquartered in Tulsa, OK pioneered by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) and supported operationally by the Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). The organization is responsible for catalyzing Tulsa’s leadership in advanced industries such as energy tech, advanced air mobility, virtual health, and cyber. We believe that by building a world-class tech hub in America’s heartland, we unlock opportunity for all. The organization was founded in January 2020 and has already experienced significant momentum including its $38.2M Build Back Better Regional Challenge win and EDA Tech Hubs Designation alongside $51M in awarded implementation funding. Now, TIL is emerging from startup-phase and has established itself as a system hub and community leader, requiring additional emphasis on scaling-up operations and organizational capacity. Position Summary The Senior Associate of Grants Administration will be responsible for overseeing grant finances, ensuring adherence to budgets, compliance, and reporting standards, in addition to analyzing financial data to optimize resource allocation and support grant program success. Working directly with the TIL Head of Operations and Finance Manager, this role will also be responsible for providing TIL team members and other regional partners pre-grant support, active grant support, and post-grant support. Responsibilities / Essential Job Function This role will support TIL-led federally funded or externally funded component projects grants compliance and processes as detailed below: <ul> <li>Collaborate with Finance Manager to develop and maintain grant record-keeping systems, budgets, procedures and documentation</li> <li>Review, monitor, and analyze monthly financial transactions and ensure adherence to grant requirements</li> <li>Manage and track project budget objectives, milestones, deliverables, resources, timelines and risks through roadmaps and updates to senior leadership and stakeholders</li> <li>Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder training that enables successful financial implementation of awarded projects </li> <li>Examine records, operating practices, and documentation to ensure compliance with established internal control procedures </li> <li>Support TIL teammates in future grant applications by providing expert advice in budget design in order to advance operational excellence </li> <li>Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal management purposes, providing recommendations for action where appropriate</li> <li>Act as a liaison between the finance team, the initiative team and TIL partners, providing regular updates on financial performance of awarded projects </li> <li>Support continuous improvement by implementing grant tracking systems, databases, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy</li> <li>Other duties as reasonably requested </li> </ul> Requirements Education &amp; Experience: <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in finance or business preferred.</li> <li>Three to five years relevant work experience administering federally-funded grants</li> <li>Strong analytical and project management skills </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills </li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with team members </li> </ul> Competencies, Skills &amp; Abilities To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication, organizational and project management skills. You must also be able to actively listen, engage and connect with a diverse group of people, fostering meaningful relationships with our partners. Our team must be nimble and adaptable to the growing and changing needs of our organization and stakeholder groups, creating solutions and improving processes to achieve TIL goals. <ul> <li>Integrity – honesty and directness in all things, especially regarding the true status of initiatives and when in need of help from teammates and stakeholders. </li> <li>Intentionality – the desire to act now, and not later, on tasks and initiatives. Exhibit a hunger for success and results. </li> <li>Interest – an attitude of constant learning, curiosity, and humility with respect to what has yet to be understood. </li> <li>Interconnectedness – respect and appreciation for teammates and stakeholders: their backgrounds, skills, history, challenges, fears, and expectations that influence how approach shared tasks and relationships. </li> <li>Organized – Demonstrated ability to manage complex, sometimes conflicting, objectives and tasks. </li> <li>Decisive – Demonstrated ability to act even with incomplete information. </li> <li>Collaborative – Demonstrated ability to convene, facilitate, and develop shared understanding. </li> <li>Intelligent – Demonstrated ability to understand quickly and exhibit good judgement. </li> <li>Communicative – Demonstrated ability to listen, understand, and share information with others. </li> </ul> Required Knowledge/Skills <ul> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources and being able to translate that into outcomes / priorities / strategy. </li> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources.</li> <li>Strong execution skills, with attention to detail (reflected through partnerships created, grants executed, initiatives designed) </li> <li>Developing and managing strategic partnerships (local and national) (e.g. networking in conferences and attracting meaningful connections to Tulsa)</li> <li>Communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills (e.g. reflected through corporate partnerships) </li> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </li> <li>Competent and comfortable leading external partnership conversations and negotiations (reflected through grant implementation convos) </li> <li>Leadership with an instinct for taking the initiative. </li> <li>Ability to work cross functionally to manage the identification and addressing of portfolio needs. (Reflected through project ideation for grants)</li> <li>Critical thinking + thought leadership in Tech, and TIL’s role in it </li> <li>Leading projects with external stakeholders at partner organizations.</li> <li>Understanding of federal grant opportunities and funding sources.</li> <li>Experience leading projects with external stakeholders at partner organizations.</li> <li>Strong organizational, time management, project management and problem-solving skills, with ability to balance competing priorities and deliverables, required.</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, Asana, Adobe, Slack.</li> <li>Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias.</li> <li>Ability to balance having fun while getting top results at work. </li> </ul> Physical Requirements <ul> <li>Communicate: Frequent phone, in-person, and messaging communication via various platforms. Must be able to exchange information effectively and accurately in all elements of verbal and written communication. </li> <li>Operate: Constant operation of computers, phones, and other office productivity tools. </li> <li>Willingness and ability to travel between program and related stakeholder locations, and service provider/vendor offices as required. </li> </ul> Hours &amp; Location: <ul> <li>Position is in Tulsa within TIL headquarters at 3 North Cheyenne Ave. </li> <li>Typical work hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 to 5:00, with flexibility required for various events, meetings, and relevant business needs </li> </ul> Benefits And Compensation As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirements contributions designed to support you and your family. Details: <ul> <li>100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents.</li> <li>401K employee and employer contributions</li> <li>Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office.</li> <li>Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.</li> <li>Employer paid AD&amp;D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.</li> </ul>

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