Builds Strategic Work Relationships: Develops and uses collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals Communication: Clearly conveys info and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message Contributes to Team Success: Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Initiates Action: Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive Manages Work (includes Time Management: Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently Quality Orientation: Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; is watchful over a period of time Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity); handles stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Maintains liaison with human resources and payroll to coordinate and resolve issues and problems Assists in the planning and logistical arrangements for forums, conferences, seminars, meetings and/or visiting professorships.