Job Summary

Responsible for developing and executing comprehensive plans and providing administrative leadership in support of the overall strategic direction for the University. This position will ensure compliance with legislation, legal requirements and government reporting, and record keeping regulations at the state, federal and local levels.

Responsibilities

Department Summary

Valdosta State University seeks a visionary and collaborative Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) to lead the University's integrated marketing and communications strategy. Reporting to the President and serving as a senior institutional leader, the CMCO will shape how VSU tells its story, strengthens its reputation, engages its communities, and supports enrollment and advancement priorities.

This is an opportunity for a strategic leader who enjoys turning insight into action, building strong teams, and bringing people together around a shared brand and purpose. The successful candidate will have the reach of an enterprise leader and the hands-on judgment to guide high-profile communications, digital experiences, creative services, media relations, and measurable campaigns.

Typical Allocation of Duties :

Leadership, direction, and supervision - 25%
Provide executive-level leadership and direction to other leaders within an area of the university. Assign, direct, and supervise the work of personnel.

Administration - 20%
Administer a major department, initiative, or unit with full authority of that area.

Subject-matter expert - 15%
Serve as subject-matter expert for a specific area for the university.

Department representative - 10%
Represent the University to external stakeholders at events and on various committees.

Manage budget - 10%
Develop, monitor, and administer a substantial budget of a department, initiative, or unit.

Compliance - 10%
Interact with federal, state, and local entities to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations.

Policy and Procedure - 10%
Establish and administer policies and procedures for department, initiative, or unit.

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
Master's degree in a specified field and ten years (10) years of work experience in a related field is required which at least seven (7) years must have been in a supervisory role. Terminal degree and/or professional licensure, certification, and/or designation may be required in some areas.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.