Senior Vice President, University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

New York University-posted 4 months ago
$480,000 - $550,000/Yr
Full-time • Executive
New York, NY
1,001-5,000 employees
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New York University seeks an experienced and dynamic communications and public affairs strategist to serve as the Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. This leader will have demonstrable success operationalizing strategy and building consensus across large, complex teams. As a key member of the President’s leadership team, this role presents a robust opportunity to contribute to the trajectory of one of the most prominent, respected, and ambitious research universities in the world.

  • Develop and execute an integrated institutional communications and marketing strategy that elevates the University’s brand, enhances its reputation, and supports institutional goals across all channels, including media relations, digital, social, and print.
  • Serve as the lead brand steward for all university content, ensuring messaging and strategy alignment across publications and channels.
  • Oversee and align the work of the university relations and public affairs teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring consistent messaging and excellence in the University’s messaging, visual identity, and storytelling across schools, departments, and global sites.
  • Partner with university leadership, faculty, staff, and students to align communications and marketing initiatives with academic, research, and community priorities.
  • Mentor and empower diverse, cross-functional teams while encouraging innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence.
  • Manage vendors including consultants and PR agencies.
  • A Bachelor’s degree and minimum of fifteen years of relevant, progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, and public affairs.
  • Demonstrated excellence in leading large-scale, cross-functional communications and marketing teams within complex, large organizations.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support institutional goals and enhance reputation across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Deep understanding of media relations, marketing, crisis communications, public affairs, and digital engagement.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, judgement, and decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate high-stakes and sensitive issues with discretion, nuance, and professionalism.
  • Deep knowledge of current and emerging higher education, communications, marketing, and digital media trends.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and manage and foster collaboration across teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing long-term vision with operational execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels.
  • Significant professional experience within an academic institution, large company, or government agency is strongly preferred.
  • Compensation range of $480,000 - $550,000.
  • Generous benefits package.
  • Hybrid role with significant in-person responsibilities, including some nights and weekends, and a 4 days in office/1 day remote schedule.
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