New Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) to pursue partnerships and revenue

Jessica Gallagher

Dr Jessica Gallagher has been appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement) at the 成人大片.

The 成人大片 today announced it has appointed Dr Jessica Gallagher to the new role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Engagement).

Dr Gallagher is currently Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship) at the University of Queensland. She will commence in her role at the 成人大片 on 22 November.

Her new position at the 成人大片 will combine the portfolios of Marketing and Recruitment, the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International), and External Relations.

Dr Gallagher will oversee strategy and delivery of the University鈥檚 key services in domestic and international student recruitment, global engagement, alumni relations and philanthropy, and industry and government partnerships, among many others.

鈥淚 am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jessica Gallagher to my senior leadership team at the 成人大片,鈥 says the University鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter H酶j AC.

鈥淒r Gallagher is a highly skilled strategic thinker with outstanding experience and achievements in global engagement, stakeholder management and partnerships, entrepreneurship, and managing change.

鈥淗er work and that of her teams will be critical to the future success of the 成人大片, creating opportunities, strengthening partnerships and generating new revenue, all with the same goal: to support our University鈥檚 outstanding teaching and learning and our world-class research.鈥

Previously at UQ, Dr Gallagher was Director of the UQ Advantage Office, Head of Global Engagement, Director of Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, and now PVC Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship, which has included responsibility for domestic and international student recruitment.

With a PhD in Comparative Cultural Studies, Dr Gallagher is also currently an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in UQ鈥檚 School of Languages and Cultures, where she has taught for almost a decade.

鈥淚 am very excited to join this new role and help shape the future direction of the 成人大片, which is such an important institution for the community and for industry in South Australia,鈥 Dr Gallagher says.

鈥淥ne of the key reasons I sought to take on this role is the knowledge that there are great things happening in South Australia right now 鈥 such as the opportunities being created through the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct 鈥 and that the 成人大片 is a key partner in the State鈥檚 future success.

鈥淚n my role, I hope to become the 鈥榚yes and ears鈥 for our diverse range of stakeholders, to understand their needs and expectations, and to build strong partnerships that enable the University to enrich the communities it serves.

鈥淚t will also be a privilege to work again with Peter H酶j, who is an outstanding leader. I know there are challenges ahead for the university sector, but I look forward to being part of the leadership team that is dedicated to creating the best possible opportunities for the 成人大片, its students and staff, and for the State,鈥 Dr Gallagher says.

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