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Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO)

Confidential, Spokane, WA, United States


Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO)

About the Company

Top-ranked private Catholic university

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Founded 1887

Employees 1001-5000

Categories

Colleges & Universities Education Gonzaga Gonzaga University

Specialties

education jesuit catholic and humanistic humanistic cura personalis pacific northwest spokane worldwide network top-ranked academics leadership and expert faculty

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) to serve as a strategic and creative leader, stewarding a powerful brand identity and advancing a unified marketing and communications strategy. The CMCO will be a key member of the President's cabinet, responsible for ensuring that the brand and messaging are in line with the institution's mission and values. This includes leading the Office of Marketing and Communications, overseeing strategic planning, and collaborating with academic and administrative leaders to align marketing and communications with the company's goals. The role demands a distinguished leader with a deep understanding of the societal impact of education and the capacity to promote the company's mission and identity.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing the reputation of global brands, at least 10 years of professional experience in brand marketing and communications, and a bachelor's degree in a related field. They must also have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience and be adept at modern marketing and communication technologies, including digital platforms, data analytics, and AI-driven tools. The CMCO will be expected to lead a team, ensure consistent messaging, and leverage brand awareness studies to enhance storytelling and strategic messaging. Collaborative leadership, exceptional relationship-building skills, and proactive media and crisis communications planning are essential for this role. The company is particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to its distinctive mission and is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Marketing