Academic Services Division Team
Executive Director of ASD
Fedelma McNamara
Tel: + 353 1 8962066
Working closely with the Vice Provost/Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Director of the Academic Services Division is responsible for the provision of high level strategic and policy advice, for the effective and efficient use of resources, and the overseeing of operations in the Division in relation to the University's strategic and academic priorities. The Executive Director is responsible for strategically and operationally refining services and evolving practices within the various strands of the division to ensure cohesiveness, capitalise on synergies and drive efficiencies.
Manager of ASD
Michael Slevin
Tel: + 353 1 8964842
The Manager of ASD supports the Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer in two dimensions:
- assisting in the development of strategy and policy
- ensuring the Division operates as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The Manager of ASD is responsible for managing the team in the Office of Academic Services and acts as the primary contact for operational reporting for the functions within ASD.
Finance Partner
Eamon O'Gorman
The Finance Partner is responsible for delivering high-quality financial expertise to support the Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer and heads of function within the Academic Services Division. He is responsible for providing the financial information required for strategic and operational decision making, financial planning and resource allocation and liaises with the Financial Services Division at both a strategic planning level and on an operational basis.
HR Partner
Bryan Lyons
The HR Partner is responsible for delivering high-quality HR services to support the Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer and heads of function within the Academic Services Division (ASD). He supports the planning and preparation of the Division’s staffing and resource plans, works with the Director of HR to ensure implementation of relevant aspects of the HR Strategy and generally provides HR advice and guidance to managers and staff.
Director of the Office of the Vice-Provost
Orla McCarthy

The Director of the Office of the Vice-Provost/CAO provides high-level, strategic administrative support to the Vice-Provost/Chief Academic Officer and is secretary to Planning Group, Heads of School Committee and other adhoc groups as required.