Work with Deans on resources and re-allocation of positions to provide support to faculty. Also solicit grass roots support from faculty. Ask CFO what are key funding issues. Seek support from student affairs officer. Try to take long-range view of needs, rather than immediate habitual reporting needs.
Distance education is a key issue.
IT there to help. Ask why it is important to be a faculty member at this particular institution. Ask to have chair of faculty senate a member of cabinet. Perhaps they should be Board rather than advisors. Use them to help in decision-making.