1. Supports, and when necessary, drives, the unit's process for strategic planning with key faculty and staff. Supports unit and program leaders in conceptualizing, prioritizing, and planning new programs or program changes. 2. Ensure efficient and effective completion of all administrative and financial services provided to the department. Ensure high quality delivery of administrative services by providers outside the department, including human resources, information technology, procurement, student services, post-doctoral affairs and faculty affairs. 3. Achievement of the unit's mission and goals by working in close partnership with the unit leader, faculty, staff, students and service providers to develop and implement the unit's strategy. Understands and monitors external and interna