Vice President

Senior Vice President for University Communications & Marketing About the Company Pioneering public research university with a comprehensive academic health system Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Employees 10,001+ About the Role The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President for University Communications and Marketing to serve as its chief brand strategist and reputation architect. This pivotal role involves developing and executing a unified communications and marketing strategy to enhance the institution's national standing and impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping and amplifying the university's narrative, both locally and globally, and will work closely with the president, cabinet, and various leaders to align messaging and strengthen institutional identity. The role also includes leading the evolution of a cohesive university identity, modernizing and integrating communications, and fostering a sense of pride and connection among the university's extensive alumni and community. Candidates for the Senior Vice President position should be exceptional communicators and storytellers, with a strategic vision and operational excellence. The role requires a leader with strong political and organizational acumen, experience in managing reputation in complex settings, and a data-informed, digitally fluent approach. The ideal candidate will be a transformational leader, capable of modernizing and integrating communications at scale, and will be prepared to lead proactive crisis communications. Above all, the company is looking for a leader who is confident yet humble, decisive yet diplomatic, and who can lead through complexity with energy, creativity, and resolve. The role is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and position the university for its next chapter of national prominence. Hiring Manager Title President Functions Marketing Education/Academic Administration