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Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Chapman University in the search for a Vice President for Marketing and
Communications.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, the Vice President for Marketing and
Communications will be a senior leader at Chapman University providing vision, strategy, and oversight for all marketing and communications
functions. Serving as the chief spokesperson for the university, the Vice President will bring a strategic approach to leadership of the
Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, telling the university’s story in a compelling way; raising its profile across the
region, nationally, and internationally; and supporting the priorities and initiatives set forth in the university’s strategic plan,
as Chapman continues its exciting trajectory to become one of the nation’s elite institutions of higher education. A collaborative,
collegial leader, the Vice President will motivate and empower a team of approximately 35 talented marketing and communications
professionals and build on the strengths of the current operation to maintain a collaborative office that is sought out and relied upon by
campus partners across the institution. Data-driven and results-oriented, the Vice President will have experience building and maintaining
an efficient team structure that can manage workflow and processes effectively from conceptualization to implementation; focus on key
institutional priorities that enhance and support enrollment, philanthropic giving, and the institution’s reputation; and evaluate
progress toward key performance indicators, implementing changes for continual improvement. The Vice President will oversee four primary
areas including communications and brand strategy, which includes public relations, content marketing, publications, copywriting, and
writing for executive support; brand identity and visual strategy, which includes print and digital design, photography, and videography;
marketing strategy and audience engagement, which includes campaign development, media planning, digital marketing, web development, and
social media; and marketing operations and insights, which includes project management and data analysis and reporting. The Vice President
will advise executive leadership, senior staff, vice presidents and provosts, deans, and department leadership on a variety of
communications matters.
Chapman University, founded in 1861, is a nationally ranked, mid-sized private institution, known for its
commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching, as well as its distinctive approach to personalized education. Located
just 15 miles from the beach in Orange, California, Chapman’s main campus is close to industry leaders in fields from science to
screenwriting that propel and jumpstart student careers. The Rinker Health Sciences campus serves graduate students in nearby Irvine,
California, which is home to numerous hospitals, labs, and medical and pharmaceutical businesses. Chapman University attracts high-achieving
undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States and internationally. Its campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students
representing 49 states, two territories, and 82 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six
doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs.
Chapman University is ranked in the top 15% of
American colleges and universities. According to The Princeton Review, Chapman is an “extraordinary blend of liberal arts,
science, and professional programs,” and one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Chapman also has
been identified as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for three years running and was named one of the top fifty-two “Most
Innovative” universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Chapman’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
was named fourth among top American film schools by The Hollywood Reporter for the past three years. U.S. News & World
Report ranked many other schools and programs at Chapman within the top 100 in the nation, including Argyros School of Business and
Economics, the School of Pharmacy, the M.S. in Communication Science Disorders, the M.M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, and the Doctorate
in Physical Therapy.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of Chapman University as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus.Chapman
University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least ten years of experience leading a comprehensive marketing and communications operation in a complex, mission-driven
organization that serves a variety of audiences, ideally in higher education is required.
The salary range for this position is
$275,000 to $325,000 annually.
Chapman University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require
reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette
Rivera-Watts at [email protected].
To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1377.
