The fact is, not everyone has loved the material that follows in the report University Publishing in a Digital Age [PDF], put out by Ithaka, a U.S. not - for - profit that works closely with JSTOR and Portico to «accelerate
the productive uses of information technologies for the benefit of higher education worldwide.»
• Conduct research activities in area
of concern and provide valuable feedback to the management • Write and edit management documentation and assist managers in tracking projects • Assist in the creation and implementation
of strategic management plans • Participate in iteration planning and requirements gathering activities • Act as a coordinator between different projects • Make sure that all projects are implemented according to set requirements and guidelines • Keep team members
of each project up to date with project status and issues • Provide support to general office duties such as budget reconciliation, correspondence and database management • Assist senior management to set organizational goals and objectives •
Use technology to perform mathematical calculations and research activities • Provide internal meetings facilitation with various project teams • Suggest ways to improve internal operations effective and
productive • Make sure that all concurrent projects are launched on published schedules • Create and maintain databases for management tracking purposes • Perform data entry services to handle project
information • Assist in resolving project design and resource issues to minimize delays • Assemble and analyze statistical data and provide meaningful interpretations • Establish and maintain effective communication with customers to ensure recurring business opportunities • Develop and deliver instructional materials for each individual project • Provide administrative backup support for various positions within the management on a need basis