Chief Marketing & Communications Officer - President's Office
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practicecivility, integrity, andcitizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.
Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.
Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.
Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.
As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principlesCivility, Integrity, andCitizenship .
Job Summary
Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive plans and providing administrative leadership in support of the overall strategic direction for the University. This position will ensure compliance with legislation, legal requirements and government reporting, and record keeping regulations at the state, federal and local levels.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
Valdosta State University seeks a visionary and collaborative Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) to lead the University's integrated marketing and communications strategy. Reporting to the President and serving as a senior institutional leader, the CMCO will shape how VSU tells its story, strengthens its reputation, engages its communities, and supports enrollment and advancement priorities.
This is an opportunity for a strategic leader who enjoys turning insight into action, building strong teams, and bringing people together around a shared brand and purpose. The successful candidate will have the reach of an enterprise leader and the hands-on judgment to guide high-profile communications, digital experiences, creative services, media relations, and measurable campaigns.
Typical Allocation of Duties :
- Leadership, direction, and supervision - 25%
Provide executive-level leadership and direction to other leaders within an area of the university. Assign, direct, and supervise the work of personnel. - Administration - 20%
Administer a major department, initiative, or unit with full authority of that area. - Subject-matter expert - 15%
Serve as subject-matter expert for a specific area for the university. - Department representative - 10%
Represent the University to external stakeholders at events and on various committees. - Manage budget - 10%
Develop, monitor, and administer a substantial budget of a department, initiative, or unit. - Compliance - 10%
Interact with federal, state, and local entities to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations. - Policy and Procedure - 10%
Establish and administer policies and procedures for department, initiative, or unit.
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Master's degree in a specified field and ten years (10) years of work experience in a related field is required which at least seven (7) years must have been in a supervisory role. Terminal degree and/or professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be