Operations includes the departments of Administrative Operations, Business Operations, Facilities, Finance, Hospitality, Human Resources, Information Technology, and the offices of New Haven Affairs and University Properties.
Geoff Chatas
Senior Vice President of Operations
Under the leadership of Geoff Chatas, Yale University Operations is committed to supporting the University’s mission.
Our Strategy
Learn more about how the Operations team’s work supports Yale’s mission.
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Key Initiatives
Operations has identified key actions, cross-unit priorities, and teams to execute on the following critical strategic initiatives. These efforts align with strategic pillars across Yale.
Our Values
Our strategic intent is to resource the mission of the university, develop an increasingly effective operating model, and strive to be a workplace of choice. Delivering on this strategy requires achieving individual unit goals and collaborating on cross-unit initiatives. These values inform our work together.
Adopting a bias for action. An agile, test and learn approach enables us to move forward effectively, learn while doing, and adjust as necessary.
Developing a university-wide point-of-view. Given the breadth and complexity of Yale, it’s important to continually expand our understanding of how things work across the university, and how our actions impact others.
Bringing our best efforts to our respective roles every day.
Doing the right thing no matter who is watching, with each of us acting as stewards of Yale’s culture, resources, and reputation.
Encouraging teamwork and building trust with each other. These values are the foundations for creating a positive and productive work environment.
Operations Portfolio Management Office
Learn more about how the OPMO supports projects, improves processes, and guides change.