About Us

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External Relations Administrative Services (ERAS) is a sophisticated shared services unit with the Administrative Services Portfolio. We provide essential services to promote the university’s priorities and operate within efficient business practices. ERAS professionals serve in partnership with complex divisions comprising more than 200 employees and a budget of $30 million. Meet our supported partners:

Additionally, we provide service to the UO Board of Trustees, the University of Oregon of Oregon Alumni Association’s (UOAA) Board of Directors, and other boards and volunteer bodies.  Our partnerships involve multiple entities and revenue sources and often require board and volunteer buy-in from the University of Oregon Foundation (UOF) and UOAA.