Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications

* Builds campus partnerships with a high degree of integrity, equanimity, diplomacy, and consensus-building as an active listener and observer.* Communicates openly with superior skills in stewarding large projects across a complex system. Guides communications planning with campus partners including but not limited to: enrollment management and student success; provost’s office; athletics; research and innovation; student affairs; university advancement; and business and finance.* Builds and maintains solid working relationships with faculty to promote their work and its impact on building a transformative educational experience for students and/or contributing to solutions regarding complex societal challenges.* Establishes clear and consistent procedures and guidelines to ensure timely and informative communication with internal stakeholders including faculty, staff, and students.* Supports external communications for alumni, donors, prospective students, and the broader community through existing platforms and the creation of new outlets.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field .* A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications, including supervisory experience.* Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, brand development, crisis communication, and media relations.* Strong writing, editing, and public speaking skills.* Master’s degree in marketing, communication, business administration, or related discipline.* Experience in higher education or a large, mission-driven organization preferred.* Familiarity with the unique mission and values of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).* Experience with digital marketing analytics and CRM tools (e.g., Slate, Salesforce, Google Analytics).* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.**Background Check Requirements:** For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. #J-18808-Ljbffr