Tim Greger

Team Leader, Senior Business Manager and Interim Leader, Employee Experience & Engagement
University of Dayton Research Institute: Business Operations

Tim Greger

Team Leader, Senior Business Manager and Interim Leader, Employee Experience & Engagement
University of Dayton Research Institute: Business Operations

Profile

Dr. Tim Greger brings a research-driven approach to organizational development, combining operational expertise with academic insight to support the mission of the University of Dayton Research Institute. As Senior Business Manager, he leads the Employee Experience and Engagement Team and oversees high-impact initiatives that enhance employee culture, operational efficiency, and institutional adaptability. His recent efforts include transitioning staff to a biweekly pay cycle, implementing SAP Concur for travel and expense management, and restructuring UDRI’s nine divisions into three strategic sectors. Each initiative reflects Dr. Greger’s ability to translate research findings into practical solutions that improve both the employee experience and organizational performance.

With a background that includes leadership roles in both higher education and The Walt Disney Company, Dr. Greger draws on nearly two decades of experience to support high-functioning teams and meaningful institutional change. His work continues to inform UDRI’s approach to workforce development, aligning people-centered practices with the Institute’s research and innovation goals.

Research

Greger’s organizational behavior and workforce development research includes work in the following areas:

  •  Employee motivation and empowerment, including Self Determination Theory 2.0
  •  Organizational change management and strategic alignment
  •  Workforce planning, development, and succession strategy
  •  Higher education operations and administrative efficiency
  •  Employee engagement, culture, and retention strategies
  •  Applied mixed-methods research in leadership and workplace behavior

Education

  • Ed.D., Leadership for Organizations, University of Dayton, 2023
  • M.B.A., Organizational Behavior, University of Dayton, 2019
  • B.S., Education – Sport Management, University of Dayton, 2011

Honors

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Society for Human Resource Management, 2024