One of the architects of Barack Obama's successful Presidential run is now helping lay the groundwork for his new administration. Former South Dakota Senator Tom Daschle will play an important role in Obama's transition to the White House. But it's unclear what Daschle will be doing after Obama takes the oath of office in January. 

Daschle served as co-chair of Obama's national campaign. But even though the election's over, Daschle's work is far from finished. 

The voters have made their choice. Now members of Barack Obama's inner-circle, including Tom Daschle, will help the president-elect decide who joins his administration. 

"We'll go through a more formal process of selecting the cabinet and really begin to put the administration in place, it's very, very important work and the work is already underway." 

Daschle's been a high-profile presence in the Democratic Party for years. His experience on the campaign trail and his political contacts are seen as valuable assets to Obama. 

"There's a lot of good people around the country who have been advising Senator Obama over the years and I'm fortunate to be one of them and I'll probably play that role over the course of the next few weeks as well." 

Daschle doesn't know whether his role as advisor will lead to a cabinet post or some other high-ranking job in the administration. 

"It remains to be seen just what role, if any, I'll have officially, but I'm continuing to be very excited about whatever advice or what role, both official or unofficial, I'll be able to provide." 

Daschle says because of the many challenges facing the country, there's a sense of urgency to make Obama's transition to the White House as seamless as possible. 

Democratic party officials are saying Obama has already picked Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel to be his chief of staff. Many political observers considered Daschle a front-runner for that job. 

Daschle expects Obama to select both Republicans and Independents to join his administration.