Add Value to the Overall Research Experience

• Provide exceptional research administrative services while effectively managing risks and opportunities
• Develop strategies and a plan for open and clear communication
• Improve access to key information
• Improve researcher productivity and satisfaction by reducing administrative burden
• Decrease barriers to collaboration

Achieve Operational Excellence

• Streamline business processes
• Develop effective relationships with process partners and the campus research community
• Identify and adapt best practices
• Promote a culture of continuous process improvement
• Embrace a culture of transparency and accountability
• Strategically analyze risks and benefits

Attract & Retain Top, Diverse Staff

• Cultivate an environment that stimulates, challenges and grows staff knowledge, skills and competencies through continuous learning
• Encourage staff engagement and participation at all levels of process improvement and achievement of OR goals
• Develop OR leaders and career paths for promoting upward mobility within the organization.