Florida State University - Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Vice President for Marketing and Communications Florida State University (FSU) invites applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position of Vice President for Marketing and Communications (VPMC). This is a newly established, cabinet level role reporting directly to the President. Florida State University is one of the nation’s leading public research universities, serving more than 46,000 students with an annual operating budget exceeding $2.3 billion. Located in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, FSU holds the Carnegie Foundation’s highest research designation (R1) and is widely recognized for its rising academic and research profile, strong enrollment demand, and national visibility. The Vice President for Marketing and Communications serves as the University’s senior leader for institutional brand, reputation, and enterprise-wide marketing and communications. The VPMC provides strategic leadership for marketing, communications, executive messaging, digital strategy, and reputation management across a complex, decentralized organization and serves as a trusted advisor to the President and senior leadership. The successful candidate will lead the development of a cohesive, integrated marketing and communications strategy that aligns the University’s many voices around shared priorities and a compelling institutional narrative. This leader must demonstrate the ability to guide enterprise-wide initiatives, foster collaboration across colleges and divisions, and advance marketing and communications as strategic partners in achieving institutional goals. Candidates must hold a master’s degree with at least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, brand management, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with at least ten (10) years of experience. Significant senior level leadership experience is required. Experience in higher education, the public sector, or similarly complex mission driven organizations is strongly preferred. All applications, nominations, and inquiries are welcome. Applications should include a CV or résumé and a letter of interest and be submitted through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal. For fullest consideration, materials should be received by June 8, 2026. For nominations and inquiries, please direct them to Jeff Compher, Melissa Fincher, and Jenna Brumleve at View email address on click.appcast.io. Florida State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law, search committee business is open to public review. #J-18808-Ljbffr