Jennie Lang is Vice-President, Advancement and has portfolio responsibility for UNSW’s newly established Division of Advancement. The Division of Advancement was established in October 2012 and is tasked with promoting philanthropy and alumni development at UNSW and advancing the University’s external relations. As Vice-President, Advancement, Jennie is the Chief Executive of UNSW Foundation Limited and a member of the University’s Executive Team.
Prior to this, Jennie was Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at UNSW where she was responsible for: the strategic international direction of UNSW, advancing strategic alliances and global education, international marketing and student recruitment and ensuring UNSW’s position at the forefront of best practice in international education.
Jennie has been involved in international education in Australia since 1987 and has focused on developing Australia's education links with Asia and beyond. She has held senior positions in international education, at UNSW since 1997, and previously was part of the pioneering international education teams at Brisbane CAE and the Queensland University of Technology in the late 1980s.
Jennie has Chaired the National Committee of Deputy/Pro-Vice-Chancellors (International) for Universities Australia (2009-2012), Chaired the Group of Eight International Directors Committee (2005-2010), represented UNSW on the Universitas 21 Manager’s Group, and was a Foundation Member of the State of New South Wales Premier’s Council on International Education (2011). Jennie currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of International Education Administrators’ in North America, and is a Foundation Member of the newly established Export Council of Australia and a member of the Asia-Society Australia Board.
Jennie has a Master of Education Research, a Bachelor of Education (with Distinction) and a Bachelor of Arts degree, all from the University of Newcastle, Australia.
Contact details
Room G17, The Chancellery
UNSW, Kensington Campus
tel: +61 2 9385 3277
email: EAVPA@unsw.edu.au
Postal Address:
Office of the Vice-President, Advancement
Room G17, The Chancellery
The University of New South Wales
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Advancement
Ms Birgit Wackerle
tel: +61 2 9385 3277
email: b.wackerle@unsw.edu.au
Executive Officer to the Vice-President, Advancement & Company Secretary, UNSW Foundation Ltd
Ms Deborah Samuels
tel: +61 2 9385 8417
email: d.samuels@unsw.edu.au
General Manager, Division of Advancement
Mr Matthew Mellsop
tel: +61 2 9385 0541
email: m.mellsop@unsw.edu.au
Division of Advancement Responsibilities
UNSW Foundation
Director, Alumni Relations – Ms Stergitsa Zamagias
Director, Development – Ms Liz Nield
Capital Campaign Manager – Ms Janet Hall
UNSW Foundation aims to promote philanthropy, alumni engagement and raise funds to support excellence in research and teaching, exceptional facilities and broad access to the University through a comprehensive scholarship program.
Responsible for: Advancement, Development, Alumni Relations, Capital Campaign, Secretarial support for UNSW Foundation Limited.
Media and Communications (interim arrangements)
Acting Director, Media Office – Ms Denise Knight
Acting Director, Digital Services – Ms Mary O'Malley
UNSW Media and Communications Office focuses on promoting newsworthy research and other achievements of the University, through external media, UNSWTV, the UNSW website and key corporate publications.
Responsible for: Media, Internal Communications, Central Web Unit, Publications, Communication Strategy, UNSWTV.
Marketing Services
Director, Marketing Services – Ms Sue-Anne Chew
Marketing Services aims to enhance the reputation and image of the University as a leading research intensive university through sustainable and innovative activities to attract the best students, staff and university partners.
Responsible for: Marketing, Advertising, UNSW Switchboard, Chancellery Reception & Hospitality.