Program Assistant Jobs in Oklahoma
Program assistant jobs in Oklahoma are in steady demand, with the broadest concentration in state government agencies, higher education, and nonprofit human services organizations. Oklahoma City and Tulsa anchor most of the hiring, with Norman also active given the University of Oklahoma's footprint, and well-established employers such as the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, INTEGRIS Health, and the University of Oklahoma consistently post these roles. The most sought-after specialties are program coordination in social services, administrative support within healthcare systems, and grants or compliance assistance for government-funded programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Open roles13
Top employerV2X
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Cities hiring9
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree
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Memory Care Program Assistant
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Brookdale Senior Living
Memory Care Program Assistant
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
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Executive Program Assistant & Human Resources
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Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Inc.
Executive Program Assistant & Human Resources
Poteau, Oklahoma
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NRWA Program Assistant
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National Rural Water Association
NRWA Program Assistant
Duncan, Oklahoma
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Assistant Market Manager - Retail Direct Engagement Program (Oklahoma City)
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Motive
Assistant Market Manager - Retail Direct Engagement Program (Oklahoma City)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Administrative Assistant - Diabetes Program - Clinic - Tulsa
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Muscogee Creek Nation
Administrative Assistant - Diabetes Program - Clinic - Tulsa
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Memory Care Program Assistant
Brookdale Senior Living·Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
10,000+ employees
Job Description
About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
- Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
- Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
- Industry leader in clinical care.
- Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
- Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Job Description
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators and Business Office Managers.
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Assists Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community. In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, assists in providing person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
Essential Functions
- Supports the implementation of a person centered program to meet individual needs and interests of the residents. Assists in leading and engaging residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs – purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional and physical in a dementia friendly structured environment; including sensory focused small groups for residents who cannot participate in a large group setting.
- Assists the Program Manager or Coordinator in the review of individual resident’s service plans and completes program documentation, as required by Brookdale standards or state requirements.
- Assists the program manager or coordinator in ensuring dementia care programs are in compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures and standards.
- Assists in providing guidance and resource to associates on the importance of programming/engagement and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
- Coordinates and participates in special events at the community including family socials, marketing/sales and open houses.
- Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the Brookdale dementia care program and its benefits. Communicates with families regarding residents’ personal needs and successes.
- Assists Manager or Coordinator with meeting the department’s quality improvement initiatives including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
- Supports plans and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
- Assists with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
- Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
- Requires Travel: occasionally
Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Effective oral and written communications skills.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Brookdale Senior Living
Memory Care Program Assistant
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
About Us
Brookdale is a Great Place to Be:
- Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for our residents and families.
- Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members.
- Entertaining events and gatherings so our residents can find connections in groups and 1:1 settings.
- Industry leader in clinical care.
- Nationwide company with 589 communities as of November 30, 2025, offering many opportunities to grow and learn as a sales professional.
- Extensive corporate support including a robust training program.
Job Description
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
Grow your career with Brookdale! Our Clare Bridge Program Assistants have opportunities for advancement by exploring a new career in positions such as Clare Bridge Program Managers, Resident Programs Coordinators and Business Office Managers.
Make Lives Better Including Your Own.
If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.
Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Associate assistance program
- Employee discounts
- Referral program
- Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
- Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Company provided life insurance
- Adoption benefit
- Disability (short and long term)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account
- Optional life and dependent life insurance
- Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Base pay in range will be determined by applicant’s skills and experience. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.
The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
Assists Clare Bridge Program Manager or Coordinator in leading and implementing a calendar of person centered dementia friendly programs that meet specific needs of each and all residents within the dementia care community. In alignment with Brookdale’s Resident and Family Engagement philosophy, assists in providing person centered programs while engaging residents in meaningful and purposeful dementia care programs within the Brookdale community enhancing their quality of life. Recognizes individual abilities and needs while encouraging independence and ensuring resident habits, historical routines, interests and preferences are honored in the provision of care and programming.
Essential Functions
- Supports the implementation of a person centered program to meet individual needs and interests of the residents. Assists in leading and engaging residents in the 7 domains of well-being programs – purposeful, intellectual, social, spiritual, emotional and physical in a dementia friendly structured environment; including sensory focused small groups for residents who cannot participate in a large group setting.
- Assists the Program Manager or Coordinator in the review of individual resident’s service plans and completes program documentation, as required by Brookdale standards or state requirements.
- Assists the program manager or coordinator in ensuring dementia care programs are in compliance with state, federal, and other regulations and meet Brookdale’s mission, policies, procedures and standards.
- Assists in providing guidance and resource to associates on the importance of programming/engagement and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
- Coordinates and participates in special events at the community including family socials, marketing/sales and open houses.
- Communicates positively with residents, families, and community professionals regarding the Brookdale dementia care program and its benefits. Communicates with families regarding residents’ personal needs and successes.
- Assists Manager or Coordinator with meeting the department’s quality improvement initiatives including the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST).
- Supports plans and scheduled programming events outside the community, which may include driving a community motor vehicle.
- Assists with volunteer program, including training and supervising volunteers.
- Performs personal care, housekeeping and dietary responsibilities, as needed, to ensure service quality is maintained in accordance with Clare Bridge Program standards.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred. Minimum one year of previous experience with older adults and persons with dementia preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license and a current 3-year driving abstract with no more than one moving violation as a condition of employment.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- Standing
- Walking
- Sitting
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
- Reach with hands and arms
- Climb or balance
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear
- Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
- Vision
- Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
- Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
- On-Call on an as needed basis
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
- Exposure to latex
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infections, or biological hazards
- Requires Travel: occasionally
Management/Decision Making
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Makes standard and routine decisions based on detailed guidelines with little independent judgment. Problems are generally solved with clear, detailed guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.
Knowledge and Skills
Has a basic level of a skill and can follow written or verbal instructions. Has basic technical skills to complete a few repetitive and well-defined duties. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions. Basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment. Effective oral and written communications skills.
Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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1 jobDurant
1 jobNorman
1 jobPoteau
1 jobBethany
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1 jobProgram Assistant Job Market in Oklahoma
A snapshot from current Oklahoma openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in program assistant jobs across Oklahoma.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Experience with data entry, recordkeeping, and maintaining program files or databases
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with staff and stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced program environment
- Familiarity with grant reporting, compliance documentation, or government program procedures
Program Assistant Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a program assistant in Oklahoma?
Most program assistant positions in Oklahoma require at minimum an associate degree, with many state agencies and nonprofits preferring a bachelor's in public administration, social work, or a related field. No statewide license is required for most program assistant roles, but positions within Oklahoma's health and human services sector may require a background check clearance through the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Building experience through AmeriCorps placements or Oklahoma state agency internships is a common entry path.
Which companies hire program assistants in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring program assistants in Oklahoma include V2X, Motive, and Muscogee Creek Nation, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Oklahoma's large state agency network and its concentration of federally funded nonprofits make it one of the more consistent markets for program assistant openings in the region.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most program assistant jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Duncan have the most program assistant openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City dominates because it is home to the bulk of state government agencies and major health systems, while Tulsa draws hiring from its strong nonprofit sector and corporate headquarters, and Norman's openings are largely driven by the University of Oklahoma and affiliated research organizations.
Are there remote program assistant jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they represent a minority of openings, since many program assistant roles involve in-person coordination with staff, clients, or program participants. About 33% of program assistant openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is below average for desk-based roles. The tasks most likely to shift remote are grants reporting, data entry, and administrative coordination for programs that do not require direct client contact.
How can I get hired as a program assistant in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to administrative or program aide roles at Oklahoma state agencies such as the Oklahoma Department of Human Services or the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, both of which hire entry-level staff and provide on-the-job training. Lateral moves from roles like office coordinator, case aide, or data entry clerk are commonly accepted. Completing an AmeriCorps service term in Oklahoma also converts directly into program experience that state and nonprofit employers recognize, and a CompTIA or Microsoft certification strengthens applications where technology skills are emphasized.
Where can I find and apply to program assistant jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to program assistant jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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