Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communication

Nevada System of Higher Education-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Executive
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The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Assistant to the Chancellor. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor. The position will be located in Reno or Las Vegas, Nevada. The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications serves as NSHE’s senior-most communications leader, reporting directly to the Chancellor and serving as a member of the Chancellor’s executive leadership team. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, executing, and overseeing a systemwide strategic communications framework that elevates NSHE’s visibility, advances policy priorities, and strengthens stakeholder trust. This position supports the Chancellor in setting NSHE’s public voice and brand identity, ensuring that all messaging is accurate, coordinated, and strategically aligned across internal and external audiences. The Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications will provide leadership and mentorship to communications personnel, including the Public Information Officer, and work closely with campus communications teams to ensure cohesive representation of NSHE systemwide. Additionally, they will ensure consistent, timely, and compelling communications that elevate the profile of NSHE, the Board of Regents, and the eight member institutions, while fostering collaboration with campus communications teams.

  • Serve as the Chancellor’s senior advisor on communications, media strategy, and public messaging.
  • Design, develop, recommend, and implement a system-wide strategic communications plan aligned with NSHE priorities.
  • Lead integrated messaging across all platforms, ensuring alignment between NSHE central communications and institutional messaging, as delegated by the Chancellor.
  • Establish performance benchmarks and evaluation metrics for communications effectiveness.
  • Serve, when designated by the Chancellor, as NSHE’s lead spokesperson on systemwide issues, particularly those with legislative, policy, or reputational implications.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with local, state, and national media outlets, legislators, higher education leaders, business partners, and community influencers.
  • Develop and distribute high-impact speeches, testimony, op-eds, and briefing materials for the Chancellor and Regents on behalf of the Chancellor and Regents, ensuring alignment with their approved positions.
  • Serve as a key leader in crisis communications planning, response, and execution under the Chancellor’s direction.
  • Develop and maintain a crisis communications plan for NSHE.
  • Anticipate emerging issues and develop proactive strategies to mitigate reputational risk.
  • Coordinate with legal counsel, government relations, and campus leadership during sensitive or high-profile situations.
  • Direct the systemwide digital strategy, in alignment with the Chancellor’s guidance, ensuring high-quality, accessible, and engaging content across NSHE’s website, social media channels, and other digital platforms.
  • Protect and advance NSHE’s brand identity, ensuring consistent application of visual and messaging standards.
  • Lead efforts to improve accessibility, usability, and audience engagement online.
  • Monitor analytics to inform recommendations and strategy to the Chancellor and leadership team.
  • Strengthen communication channels and strategies with Regents, campus leadership, faculty, staff, and students in coordination with the Chancellor.
  • Oversee and coordinate messaging for system-wide initiatives, policy updates, and legislative matters as assigned.
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline, with seven (7) years of progressively responsible communications experience, including three (3) years in a leadership role; OR a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related discipline, with five (5) years of progressively responsible communications experience, including three (3) years in a leadership role.
  • Master’s degree in a related field.
  • Executive-level communications experience in higher education, government, or corporate settings.
  • Experience overseeing multi-platform digital communications strategies.
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance: includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Outstanding Retirement Plan: professional employees are required to participate in the 401(a) Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA).
  • Paid Leave: generous annual leave (accrual of 2 days per month), sick leave (granted 30 days at time of hire), 12 paid holidays, and paid family leave.
  • Education Benefit: employees and their qualified dependents may take advantage of a tuition savings benefit.
  • Additional Perks: Employee assistance programs and professional development opportunities.
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