Vice-Chancellor's Office
Academic-Related Staff | Clerical Staff
Head of Vice-Chancellor’s OfficeMrs Nicola Skelly
Nicola Skelly has held the post of Head of the Vice-Chancellor's Office since 2006.
Key elements of the role include: leading the development and implementation of the work of the University Management Board; provision of high level administrative support to the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellors; interacting, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, with a wide range of key/senior individuals within and outside the University; supporting the Vice-Chancellor in the preparation and implementation of the University’s Corporate Plan; managing special projects and preparing policy papers; supporting the senior management retreats and regular senior managers’ meetings.
Nicola provides support to the Chancellor and is the primary contact point for matters relating to the Chancellor’s University business and schedule.
In addition, she has responsibility for the smooth operation of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and managing its budget.
Contact: Mrs Michelle Doherty (0)28 9097 3132
Email: headvc.office@qub.ac.uk
International AmbassadorMr Michael Gibbs
Michael Gibbs joined Queen’s University in July 2012 as International Ambassador supporting the delivery of institutional activity in support of internationalisation. He will work closely with the Vice-Chancellor, PVCs and Deans of Faculty to build Queen’s international profile and coordinate international programmes and visits. His previous international experience includes working directly and indirectly with the public sector and charitable organisations.
After graduating from Harvard University, Michael worked as a management consultant for Anderson Consulting where he focused on large business and real estate transactions for the public sector. In 2002, he shifted his focus to international development. His first international role was in Africa where he was the Director of Policy for the Zanzibar AIDS Control Programme. Michael was responsible for the coordination and writing of the Government of Zanzibar’s proposal to the Global Fund for support of their HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis programs. Most recently, he worked in the NHS as Managing Director of Salford Community Health in England.
Contact: (0) 28 9097 5134
Email: m.gibbs@qub.ac.uk
Administrator
Caitríona Doherty has been Administrator in the Vice-Chancellor’s Office since 2006 and previously worked in Faculty/School administration.
Key elements of Caitríona’s role include: undertaking a variety of projects for the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office; providing administrative support in relation to specific aspects of their work; carrying out relevant background research on specific issues and projects; gathering and presenting appropriate information to facilitate decision-making; providing administrative support for various committees and working groups, including the Integrated Operating Plan Implementation Group and the Internationalisation Strategy Overview Group.
Contact: (0)28 9097 1138
Email: c.doherty@qub.ac.uk
Personal Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor Mrs Carol Craig
Contact: (0)28 9097 3131 vcsec@qub.ac.uk
Office Manager and Secretarial Support for Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Planning, Staffing and External Relations)
Miss Pauline Allen
Contact: (0)28 9097 5220 p.allen@qub.ac.uk
Secretarial Support for Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)Miss Paula McConville
Contact: (0)28 9097 5132 paula.mcconville@qub.ac.uk
Secretarial Support for Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Postgraduates)Mrs Karen Murphy
Contact: (0)28 9097 5221 karen.murphy@qub.ac.uk
Secretary to the Vice-ChancellorMrs Judith Hamilton
Contact: (0)28 9097 3131 vcsec@qub.ac.uk
Secretary to the Head of the Vice-Chancellor's OfficeMrs Michelle Doherty
Contact: (0)28 9097 3132 michelle.doherty@qub.ac.uk

