Office of Central Business Services
The mission of the Office of Central Business Services (CBS) is to provide departments and centers under the VP for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRGS) Office with the administrative support services needed to perform efficient administrative transactions, to achieve effective performance and strengthen organization capacity.
The Administrative support services include financial services, mainly budgeting planning and management, services administration, procurement services and HR services. Building/Facility related services include the management of shared facilities and building resources; space optimization planning; and liaising with CFD and General Services as needed. Technology related Services covers installing and maintaining shared hardware and software.
In addition, the CBS Office provides administrative processes consultancy, provides periodic reports to the research senior management team. The office also serves as a central point of contact for central departments to develop and/or improve administrative procedures, deploy new policies and procedures, resolve any issues and update processes whenever needed.
