The department administrative staff works as a team to support the faculty, trainees, and staff and their research. Their varied backgrounds, expertise, knowledge, and skills enable them to provide a large collection of mission-dependent functions including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting department finances and sponsored research spending, order processing, reconciling departmental accounts, maintaining internal controls, solving operational issues, processing HR items, student service support for the graduate program, grant administration, effort certification, technology project management, faculty promotions and recruiting, seminar and event planning, payroll and timekeeping, building access and key requests, and department communications, newsletters, and social media.

Mission

Together, we provide solutions using innovation and exceptional service, to enable the success of CDB’s trainees, staff, and faculty, and beyond.

Values

• Compassion and Inclusion - We place importance on making sure that everyone feels they belong. We believe time spent at work can be both productive and enjoyable and that creating a safe space for trainees, faculty and staff to work, promotes a positive work environment.
• Equity - We strive to provide individuals with equal opportunities and the tools they need to be successful.
• Diversity - We understand that each individual brings with them a history and unique perspective that helps make our department exceptional.
• Teamwork - We believe that combined efforts and communication are key components to effective planning and decision making.
• Innovation - New ideas are welcomed and encouraged from all individuals in our department. Being open to new ideas ensures high-quality work and provides services that are distinctive and respected.
• Integrity - We know that hard work and dedication are of significant importance in making CDB the best that we can be. Without rules, regulations, and honesty, the department would fail to thrive. We strive to get the job done right!
• Professional development/Personal growth - In order for us to succeed as a department, we know that we first need to succeed as individuals. We believe in meaningful conversations, setting goals, and the 70/20/10 professional development model: 70% experience, 20% exposure, and 10% education.