Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CMO), Arts & Sciences

Chief Communications & Marketing Officer (CMO), Arts & Sciences

About the Company

Highly regarded public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1819

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• University of Virginia
• E-Learning
• EdTech

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Associate Dean and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to play a pivotal role in shaping and elevating its identity and public voice. This senior leadership position is dedicated to refining and advancing the narrative that articulates the distinctive value of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will be the principal authority on organizational positioning, narrative strategy, and public voice, integrating strategic communications and marketing leadership with advancement partnership and executive-level external engagement. The role is central to ensuring alignment across academic priorities, communications, and fundraising efforts, and will involve close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, University Communications, University Advancement, and the College Foundation. Applicants for this role at the company should be prepared to lead at scale within a decentralized, mission-driven academic environment. The Senior Associate Dean and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing communications and marketing organization, advising senior leadership on institutional positioning and executive communications, and translating the College's ambitious academic agenda into engaging strategies. The position requires a candidate with a service-oriented leadership approach, capable of engaging and motivating a wide variety of stakeholders, and positioning the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences as a national leader in teaching, research, creative scholarship, and public impact. A strong background in strategic communications, marketing, and a deep understanding of the academic and research landscape is essential.

Hiring Manager Title
Dean

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Marketing
• Education/Academic Administration