Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Harvard T.H. Chan School Of Public Health - Cambridge, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Cambridge, MA

About the position

The Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO) at Harvard Divinity School is a strategic leadership role responsible for enhancing the school's visibility and engagement through innovative communication and marketing strategies. Reporting directly to the Dean, the CCMO will lead a team of eight, overseeing internal and external communications, media relations, crisis management, and marketing initiatives to promote the school's mission and academic offerings to diverse audiences globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication strategies and advise senior leaders on initiatives to promote the school's mission and academic offerings.
• Oversee and develop communication strategy and execution, crisis management, media relations, and engagement campaigns.
• Manage internal communications, publications, and the Harvard Theological Review.
• Develop and implement internal communications strategies to foster community awareness of school programs and priorities.
• Execute a comprehensive digital and social media strategy to enhance audience engagement and analytics utilization.
• Oversee a publications and editorial strategy to ensure quality and consistency in content and design.
• Provide strategic advice on issues management and crisis communications to senior management and faculty.
• Manage local, national, and international media relations plans to enhance visibility for faculty and programs.
• Develop marketing plans to understand trends in graduate religious education and promote the HDS brand.
• Oversee the Office of Communications, including fiscal management and staff development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Expertise in interdisciplinary marketing and communications in mission-driven organizations.
• Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Experience in a university/academic environment is helpful but not required.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and relationship management skills.
• Commitment to collaborative leadership and innovative communication strategies.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, inclusion, and equity.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days, 12.5 holidays, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with disability and life insurance programs.
• Child and elder/adult care resources, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs.
• University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation.
• Tuition Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement for eligible courses.
• Professional Development programs at little or no cost.
• Various commuter options including discounted parking and public transportation passes.