Vice Chancellor, Communications, Marketing & Social Media
About the Company
Well-recognized higher education institution
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1876
Employees
5001-10,000
Categories
- Education
- Colleges & Universities
- Communication
- Social Sciences
- Universities
Specialties
- college of arts & sciences
- leeds school of business
- school of education
- college of engineering & applied science
- journalism & mass communication program
- school of law
- college of music
- continuing education & prof. studies
- and program in environmental design
About the Role
The Company is in search of a visionary Vice Chancellor for Communications, Marketing, and Social Media to lead the strategic development and implementation of a modern, integrated communications enterprise. This role is pivotal in shaping the voice and reputation of the institution, particularly at a time of significant transformation and opportunity. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing a holistic marketing and communications strategy that aligns with the company's priorities, enhances its brand, and amplifies its most compelling stories. They will also be tasked with evolving the central communications organization to be more digitally impactful, socially capable, and culturally competent, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach to communication.
Applicants for the Vice Chancellor position at the company should be accomplished leaders in the field of integrated communications, with a strong background in brand, digital, and social strategy, preferably within a research-intensive university setting. The role requires a leader who is technologically fluent, data-informed, and forward-looking, with a proven track record in organizational development, coaching, and team transformation. The ideal candidate will be a modern storyteller, capable of capturing the institution's distinctive spirit and uniting the campus around a compelling, future-focused narrative. Personal qualities of the candidate should include being a strategic integrator, a builder and coach, and a trust-first partner who engages authentically with stakeholders. The Vice Chancellor will work closely with the executive leadership team to advance the teaching and research missions of the institution and must be prepared to operate in a decentralized, high-visibility, and rapidly changing environment.
Hiring Manager Title
Chancellor
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Marketing
- Education/Academic Administration