Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary seeks a visionary and results-oriented Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMO) to lead the global brand strategy and marketing team at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. Reporting to the Vice Dean of Academic Programs and serving as a member of the Dean's Leadership Team, the CMO provides strategic leadership for all marketing, communications, and public relations initiatives that advance the reputation, enrollment growth, and stakeholder engagement across residential, online, and non-degree programs. This role offers a rare opportunity to shape the narrative and market presence of a world-class business school known for innovation, academic excellence, and global impact. The CMO will lead a high-performing team of marketing professionals, steward the brand, and deploy data-driven marketing strategies that elevate visibility, strengthen partnerships, and drive measurable results.
Key Responsibilities:

Define, evolve, and promote the Mason School global brand identity, positioning, and messaging.
Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with school and university priorities.
Ensure consistent and compelling brand representation across all channels and touchpoints.
Serve as a strategic advisor to the Dean and leadership team on brand reputation, positioning, and market opportunities.
Develop and execute data-driven marketing strategies to drive interest and enrollment across 12 residential and online graduate programs and multiple certificate programs.
Partner with admissions and external vendors to align recruitment marketing with enrollment goals.
Define KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and ROI.
Lead proactive media relations and thought leadership strategies to enhance institutional reputation.
Oversee content strategy, storytelling, and reputation-building efforts across earned and owned media.
Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets and strategic partners.
Oversee and enhance the effectiveness of the digital ecosystem, including website strategy, SEO, and content optimization.
Guide integration and effective use of marketing technologies (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, TargetX, Marketing Cloud).
Leverage analytics and insights to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
Lead and develop the marketing and communications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Manage and optimize relationships with multiple marketing, creative and strategic agencies and vendors. This includes managing a major OPM relationship.
Evaluate opportunities for scaling impact through structural improvements or selective insourcing.
Manage the marketing and media budget with strategic discipline and transparency.
Align spending with performance metrics and institutional priorities.
Ideal Leadership Characteristics:

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business is looking for a strategic, collaborative marketing leader who combines creativity with analytical rigor. We are interested in a leader who is energized by growth, comfortable navigating change, and skilled at building consensus across complex organizations.
Think like a brand builder and a growth strategist
Balance data with storytelling
Develop people and cultivate strong teams
Lead change with confidence and clarity
Inspire trust and alignment across stakeholders
Why Join the Mason School of Business?

At William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business, you will join a collaborative, mission-driven community backed by the reputation of one of the nation's most respected institutions.
The CMO role is an opportunity to:
Shape the future of a globally recognized business school
Lead meaningful brand and enrollment growth
Work with a leadership team committed to innovation
Build a legacy through impactful storytelling and strategy
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Extensive progressive marketing leadership experience (typically 7+ years).
Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing strategies.
Experience managing teams, budgets, and agencies.
Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally in complex organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field.
Experience in higher education or mission-driven institutions.
Expertise in digital marketing, SEO, and audience segmentation.
Experience managing significant media budgets.
Demonstrated success in change management and organizational growth.
Understanding of enrollment marketing and higher education market dynamics.
For full consideration, please upload these three (3) documents by the review date of 10 July 2026:
Resume or CV
Cover Letter
List of 3 professional references with contact information
This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
The review date for this position is 10 July 2026.
Posting Range: $100,000-$140,000 commensurate with experience.