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Effie Worldwide, Inc.

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Effie Worldwide, Inc., Rochester, Michigan, us, 48308

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Overview Position Purpose: Serve as the university's senior leader for marketing, communications, and brand strategy—advancing efforts aligned with the President's vision and the goals of Strategic Vision 2030 to elevate OU's visibility, strengthen its reputation, and support institutional growth. Lead and empower a team responsible for developing and executing a transparent, integrated plan with strategic, operational, and fiscal oversight for branding, digital engagement, external marketing/communications, and internal communications across all platforms and audiences.

Working within a center-led model, the CMCO will collaborate across the university—with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and partners in schools, colleges, centers, and administrative units—to ensure that marketing and communications efforts are cohesive, inclusive, and results-oriented. The CMCO and their team will play a key role in supporting student recruitment and retention, enhancing community and donor engagement, and contributing to future campaign planning and fundraising success—amplifying OU's impact at both the enterprise and unit levels.

Responsibilities

Lead marketing, communications, and brand strategy aligned with the President's vision and Strategic Vision 2030.

Oversee branding, digital engagement, external marketing/communications, and internal communications across all platforms.

Develop and execute a transparent, integrated plan with strategic, operational, and fiscal oversight for branding and communications efforts.

Collaborate across the university in a center-led model ensuring cohesive, inclusive, and results-oriented marketing and communications.

Support student recruitment and retention, enhance community and donor engagement, and contribute to future campaign planning and fundraising.

Amplify OU's impact at enterprise and unit levels through coordinated marketing and communications initiatives.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Oakland University has retained the Executive Search Firm, The Ward Group, to lead the search efforts. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: info@wardgroup.com and reference

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