Description

The Vice President for Communications & Marketing provides vision and leadership for the University's integrated marketing and communication operation.  The role leads an integrated team focused on the development, implementation and assessment of marketing and brand strategies to enhance the admissions funnel and institutional brand.  This position engages with departments and business units throughout the campus community.  The role oversees creative services and marketing strategy across multiple media channels.

Working closely with the University President, members of the President's Cabinet, and other members of the University Communications and Marketing leadership team, the Vice President for Communications & Marketing maintains a progressive, unified, metrics-driven organization dedicated to serving the institution's interests, including those of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, influencers and partners.  Demonstrates and inspires a team-building work environment, motivates staff and cultivates productive relationships across the University to innovate, collaborate, and reach and exceed goals.

Oversees all team efforts for print and digital marketing, design and production, alumni publications, media and public relations, internal communications, and interactive and social media.  The role evaluates strategic planning needs within the department and monitors whether or not team and individual progress is on target.

Please note - remote work from the state of Colorado will not be permitted.

Requirements

• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of supervisory experience in a communications or marketing environment
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate area of specialization required; Master's degree or other industry-specific certifications preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective counsel to an organization relating to its marketing and communications strategies