With extensive leadership experience and a track-record of success, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is pleased to announce that Terry Mularkey has been named the university’s first-ever Chief of Staff, reporting directly to NSU President Dr. George Hanbury.
“I am committed to the success of NSU and excited to start my new role, helping the president take the university to the next level,” Mularkey said. “There are so many things happening at NSU, and my goal is to help coordinate and deepen relationships with business leaders and other stakeholders.”
Dr. Hanbury said Mularkey’s leadership and organizational skills will be key as NSU continues its upward trajectory.
“NSU has been providing an edge to its students and partners, and Terry will be in an ideal position to increase the impact NSU can have on our community,” Dr. Hanbury said. “As we grow, more people want to be part of the exciting things happening at NSU and Terry is going to help me bring that to life. This is an exciting time in the history of our university.”
Terry Mularkey, NSU Chief of Staff
Mularkey joined NSU in 2014 as the Executive Director for Development and Community Relations. In his role, he led the fundraising efforts for the university, including academic colleges, nonacademic units and eight campuses. Terry also led the development team for the Realizing Potential Campaign for NSU, with a goal of $250 million, which was completed three years early, and has raised more than $275 million to-date.
Prior to starting his fundraising career, Mularkey served as a U.S. Army Officer on active duty for 21 years until retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served and managed staffs in the military including The Joint Staff in the Pentagon. His numerous assignments and deployments include leadership positions in Italy, Germany, Panama, Grenada, Turkey, and Iraq and awards of distinction including the Legion of Merit, Joint Meritorious Service Medal (3x), the Department of Defense (DOD) Humanitarian Service Medal (3x), the U.S. Army Ranger Tab, the U.S. Army Special Forces Tab, Master Parachutist Wings and the U.S. Army Aviator Wings.
Mularkey is a native of Fort Lauderdale and a graduate of Mercer University, where he was commissioned an officer of the United States Army. He holds a Masters of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is a graduate of The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and The Armed Forces Staff College.