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Vice President for Communications & Marketing
About This Role:
The
Vice President for Communications & Marketing leads the division of communications and marketing, reporting directly to the university
president. The VPCM is a member of the President’s Cabinet.
The VPCM is responsible for the development, integration, and
implementation of public relations and marketing activities that communicate about and advance the strategic direction and positioning of
the University and its leadership. The successful candidate brings strong and proven strategic leadership skills. Highly developed writing
and communication skills are essential tools in communicating with multiple constituent groups.
Leading the division of
communications and marketing, the next VPCM serves as the chief communications officer for Kansas State University and leads a centralized
strategic communications team that provides reputation management, crisis communications and proactive public relations efforts. Moreover,
the VPCM will drive the internal communications at the institutional level while setting the overall strategy for institutional responses,
and providing counsel to the university president, provost, cabinet, and deans. Serving on the Crisis Management Team, the VPCM will respond
to crises that develop during the year.
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive
benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what
benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
Learn more about the Manhattan community at https://madeformanhattan.org/
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas
State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and
cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Seven to ten years of experience with some or all of
the following: communications, marketing, public relations, and brand building. - Proven record of success in an administrative
position with responsibility for guiding strategy; fiscal planning and management; supervising, motivating, and developing employees; and
fostering diversity, belonging, and teamwork to create collaborative working relationships across culturally diverse groups. - Demonstrated success as a strategic and creative planner, master collaborator, and relationship builder with strong interpersonal
skills. - Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate matters of complexity and nuance
to multiple and varied groups of stakeholders. - Proven success developing and implementing branding and marketing strategies to
enhance institutional reputation and/or grow enrollment for a large, culturally diverse organization. - Excellent organizational,
problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Knowledge of best practices, emerging issues, trends, and opportunities in
university/higher education communications. - Understanding of the scope and strategic impact of technology used in marketing and
social media branding and promotion with experience strategically deploying marketing and communication tools to disseminate messages across
difference platforms and to diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a
related field. - Proven ability to initiate, lead, and facilitate change, successfully engaging with others to achieve results.
- Proven ability to adapt and execute strategy in a complex and evolving space and be comfortable with the ambiguity that accompanies a
large public university. - Higher education administrative leadership experience with similar responsibilities to this
position. - A deep understanding of and passion for the role of public higher education and firm grasp of the opportunities and
advantages of a land-grant university with R1 status. - Private industry experience in news media, public relations, communications,
and/or marketing.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States at the time of employment
How to Apply:
Academic Career and Executive Search (ACES) is
assisting Kansas State University. Inquiries, nominations and applications will be treated confidentially.
Applications will be
reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. All applications are treated confidentially.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially. Please send inquiries and questions about the position to:
Please send to nominations and referrals to [email protected].
Please do not email applications. To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply
directly at ACES’ candidate portal.
Screening of Applications Begins:
For best consideration, please
apply by September 6th.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Equal Employment
Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or
status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for
employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an
employee.
Advertised: 05 Jul 2022
Application Closes: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://careers.k-state.edu/cw/en-us/job/513235/vice-president-for-communications-marketing
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