How to Establish a Supportive Research Administration Ecosystem for Remote Work During and Post COVID-19

The emergence of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has been the catalyst for another change agent in the research enterprise. This virus has forced most research administrators to shift to working from home. This forced flexibility in research administration work has presented both challenges and opportunities. The author's capstone project investigates the requirements of working from home (WFH) for research administrators. This research is accomplished by evaluating survey data, global studies on remote work, journal articles, and the author’s personal experiences transitioning to remote work. The results of this project delineate best practices for establishing a supportive research administration ecosystem during and post COVID-19