Internal Administrative Partnerships: Work with the Vice Provost for the Faculty and academic leaders on the recruitment and retention of an outstanding and diverse community of faculty researchers; collaborate with the Chief Information Officer on strategic computing, security, and infrastructure; partner with the Vice Chancellor for Administration to oversee Environment, Health and Safety; and coordinate with the Vice Chancellors for Administration and Finance on facilities investments, administrative services supporting research, and other key funding considerations. Organizational Leadership & Management: Provide strategic oversight of over 100 interdisciplinary research institutes, centers, museums, field stations, research support units, shared user facilities and other organizations reporting to the VCR, ensuring strong leadership, effective stewardship of resources, strong engagement of campus faculty and researchers, and alignment with campus research priorities.