Chris Kriofske Promoted to Manager of Research Administration

Chris Kriofske has been promoted from Senior Research Administrator to Manager of Research Administration.

Chris has been an invaluable member of the finance team since he joined in 2022. One of his most notable achievements was managing the entire Chemistry pre-award operation which involved submitting nearly 100 proposals during the year while continuing to manage post-award activities for many faculty members.

The complexity of Chris’ portfolio has grown over the last year with Chris taking on increased leadership on pre-award processes for the team and training and mentoring others as the finance team moved into a life-cycle model of award management.

In an announcement to the department, Meg Fuchs, Director of Administration and Finance, shared, “Chris’ management of this high volume, while maintaining his characteristic calm, responsiveness, and high-quality work, earned him the Infinite Mile award last academic year. We are delighted to be able to recognize his growth in the role and his leadership on the team with this promotion.”