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New York University · 4 months ago

Senior Vice President, University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$480K/yr - $550K/yr
date15+ years exp

New York University is a prominent research university that seeks an experienced communications and public affairs strategist to serve as the Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing integrated communication strategies to enhance the university's brand and support its mission, while managing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration across the institution.

EducationHigher EducationJournalismOnline Portals
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Responsibilities

Develop and execute an integrated institutional communications and marketing strategy that elevates the University’s brand, enhances its reputation, and supports institutional goals across all channels, including media relations, digital, social, and print
Serve as the lead brand steward for all university content, ensuring messaging and strategy alignment across publications and channels
Oversee and align the work of the university relations and public affairs teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring consistent messaging and excellence in the University’s messaging, visual identity, and storytelling across schools, departments, and global sites
Partner with university leadership, faculty, staff, and students to align communications and marketing initiatives with academic, research, and community priorities
Mentor and empower diverse, cross-functional teams while encouraging innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence
Manage vendors including consultants and PR agencies

Qualification

Integrated communications strategyPublic affairs expertiseCrisis communicationsCross-functional team leadershipMedia relationsDigital engagementStakeholder engagementEmotional intelligenceStrategic thinkingRelationship buildingCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree
Minimum of fifteen years of relevant, progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, and public affairs
Experience must include overseeing large, cross-functional, matrixed teams
Developing and executing integrated communications and marketing strategies
Advising senior leadership on reputation management, brand positioning, proactive storytelling, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated excellence in leading large-scale, cross-functional communications and marketing teams within complex, large organizations
Proven ability to develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support institutional goals and enhance reputation across diverse stakeholder groups
Deep understanding of media relations, marketing, crisis communications, public affairs, and digital engagement
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgement, and decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate high-stakes and sensitive issues with discretion, nuance, and professionalism
Deep knowledge of current and emerging higher education, communications, marketing, and digital media trends
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and manage and foster collaboration across teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing long-term vision with operational execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels

Preferred

Significant professional experience within an academic institution, large company, or government agency

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Company

New York University

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New York University is a private research university that provides education in the arts and sciences, law, medicine, business, and others.
dateFounded in 1831
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nyu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

New York University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (185)
2024 (128)
2023 (176)
2022 (141)
2021 (125)
2020 (134)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28.05M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityUS Department of EnergyPatrick J. McGovern Foundation
2024-08-28Grant· $1M
2024-02-26Grant
2023-12-20Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Adam Penenberg
Director, Online Programs for Journalism
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Joerg Blumtritt
Adjunct Professor
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