Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications

Mercer University • Macon, GA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University invites applications for a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Senior Vice President for Marketing Communications. The SVP for Marketing Communications serves as the University’s chief marketing communications officer, leads the Office of Marketing Communications to advance the Mercer brand, and serves as principal spokesperson. Chairs the University Marketing Committee, composed of marketing communications professionals in other University units on all campuses/centers, to ensure coordinated brand messaging and achieve University brand strategies. Serves on the President’s Cabinet and as liaison to the Board of Trustees Marketing Committee. Mercer University is a faith-based institution that combines a commitment to academic excellence with a mission of service. Grounded in principles of religious and intellectual freedom and respect for diversity, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a rich array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University’s faculty and staff are deeply committed to innovation, student success, and community engagement. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field is required
• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in a comparable role
• Candidates must have exceptional writing and communications skills and the ability to lead teams to achieve marketing and branding objectives

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with a master's or doctorate in a related field and/or prior experience in higher education are preferred

Responsibilities

• The SVP for Marketing Communications serves as the University’s chief marketing communications officer
• Leads the Office of Marketing Communications to advance the Mercer brand
• Serves as principal spokesperson
• Chairs the University Marketing Committee, composed of marketing communications professionals in other University units on all campuses/centers, to ensure coordinated brand messaging and achieve University brand strategies
• Serves on the President’s Cabinet and as liaison to the Board of Trustees Marketing Committee

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
• Generous retirement contributions
• Tuition waivers
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Technology discounts
• Schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees