Vice Chancellor, Communications, Marketing & Social Media

Vice Chancellor, Communications, Marketing & Social MediaAbout the CompanyWell-recognized higher education institutionIndustryHigher EducationTypeEducational InstitutionFounded1876Employees5001-10,000CategoriesEducationColleges & UniversitiesCommunicationSocial SciencesUniversitiesSpecialtiescollege of arts & sciencesleeds school of businessschool of educationcollege of engineering & applied sciencejournalism & mass communication programschool of lawcollege of musiccontinuing education & prof. studiesand program in environmental designAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a visionary Vice Chancellor for Communications, Marketing, and Social Media to lead the strategic development and implementation of a modern, integrated communications enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the voice and reputation of the institution, with a focus on modern storytelling, digital impact, and social capabilities. This role demands a leader with a collaborative and inspiring approach, capable of uniting the campus around a compelling, future-looking narrative. The Vice Chancellor will work closely with the executive leadership team to advance the teaching and research missions, and must be adept at brand, digital, and social strategy, as well as organizational development and team transformation. Applicants for the Vice Chancellor position at the company should be accomplished, integrated communications leaders with a proven track record in complex, decentralized organizations, preferably within a research-intensive university. The role requires a strategic integrator, a builder and coach, and a trust-first partner who is adept at engaging with campus stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a modern storyteller, technologically fluent, data-informed, and forward-looking, with the ability to modernize tools and systems while championing accessible, inclusive, and culturally competent communications. Personal qualities of a calm and steady change navigator, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive community, are also essential.Hiring Manager TitleChancellorTravel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsMarketingEducation/Academic Administration