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University of California, Riverside · 1 day ago

Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$162K/yr - $285K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (AVC/CCMO). The AVC/CCMO will be responsible for developing and directing communications and marketing strategies to elevate UCR’s brand and reputation on both national and international levels.

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Responsibilities

Develop and direct communications and marketing strategies for the University

Collaborate with communications staff and partners across different departments

Develop a roadmap to achieve the goal of increasing visibility and understanding of UCR’s mission and successes

Provide oversight of central units and guidance to communications and marketing teams throughout the university

Foster a positive team culture and work collaboratively with communication teams distributed across UCR’s schools and departments

Align the campus in creating a consistent voice in storytelling and messaging to advance and strengthen the University’s engagement with diverse audiences

Consult with and advise campus leaders on effective communication strategies

Qualification

Strategic communications planningDigital marketing initiativesPublic relations programsTeam leadershipHigher education experienceFinancial administrationProject managementPolitical acumenInterpersonal communicationsActive listeningPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Graduate degree

10 - 15 years of related experience

Previous supervisory/managerial experience

Minimum of 5 years experience working in higher education

Expert knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements, and the most appropriate or effective applications

Expert skill to create, develop and implement effective long and short term strategic communications plans

Expert skill in advising and consulting management to ensure both problem avoidance and delivery of desired institutional message to appropriate target and/or broad general audiences

Expert written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills

Expert knowledge and skills in financial and personnel administration and management

Expert management skills to select, train, lead, direct, guide and motivate professional and support staff to produce high quality work; skill to take corrective action as required

Expert analytical, critical thinking, project management and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills

Expert skills to ensure production of high quality work within budget and time constraints

Significant experience in working with and leading results-driven communications and marketing teams

Proven experience working collaboratively with senior leadership and colleagues at all levels within an organization to identify and develop communications issues and strategies for both internal and external audiences

Experience managing a complex communications and marketing organization

Preferred

Advanced degree or specific professional development in communications and marketing organization

Expert knowledge of the location, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; expert knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education

Significant experience in developing and implementing successful, high-level organizational marketing, public relations programs and strategies with strong digital communications and digital marketing components

Expert skills in dealing with formal and informal news media, including knowledge of local, regional, and national news media and how they make coverage decisions

Advanced knowledge of principles of practices of marketing, advertising, and public relations, including demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating short and long-range public relations programs to support institutional goals and objectives

Experience implementing and overseeing digital marketing initiatives in web, email, advertising, and social media

Expert presentation and public speaking skills; ability to represent the University of California, Riverside in public forums

Experience supporting community engagement through communications and marketing

Knowledge of the teaching, research, and public service roles of major research university