Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
- Employer
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Apr 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Executive, Administrative, Public Relations and Communications, Sales and Marketing
- Fields
- Academic Centers, Education, Research
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Carnegie
Mellon University in the search for a Vice President for University
Communications and Marketing.
Reporting to CMU President Farnam Jahanian, the Vice President for
University Communications and Marketing will conceive of and
establish a cohesive, comprehensive, high-level, multidimensional
communications strategy and program capable of meeting the
institution’s objectives and further enhancing its reputation and
resources. The Vice President will promote the university's mission
and preserve its reputation as an international leader in higher
education and research. The Vice President will define and lead a
strategic vision for communications that unifies messaging for CMU,
supports and furthers the goals of the entire university, including
its individual colleges and administrative units, and campuses and
locations worldwide. The Vice President will serve as the
President's principal and trusted advisor on all
communications-related matters for CMU, and as a member of the
President's senior leadership team, and oversees a team of
nine.
It will be integral to the success of the Vice President to be able
to understand and appreciate the unique and creative culture of
CMU. The successful Vice President will embrace the opportunity to
learn and become immersed in the CMU community. CMU seeks a Vice
President with experience producing well-crafted substantive and
cohesive messages for senior leadership; high level strategic and
planning skills; a thorough understanding of traditional and
emerging media, a strong grasp of best practices in the
communications and marketing profession, and a comprehensive
understanding of the interconnectivity of the communications
process; and a collaborative and collegial disposition with
superlative interpersonal skills with an eagerness and ability to
engage a diverse set of stakeholders and build strong professional
relationships while convening and synthesizing many ideas.
Carnegie Mellon University has been a birthplace of innovation
since its founding as an engineering and fine arts school in 1900.
CMU made an early commitment to computer science and information
technology, where the university continues to advance discovery and
impact. CMU is renowned for its blend of technical rigor and
creativity, for its commitment to solving real-world problems, and
for its strength in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Its alumni have earned distinction around the globe. Carnegie
Mellon is ranked as 27th among global research universities,
according to the Times Higher Education World University
rankings, 26th in U.S. News and World Report, and 20th in
The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education U.S.
College rankings. Beyond its Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie
Mellon University’s global presence includes campuses in Silicon
Valley, Qatar, and Rwanda, and degree-granting locations in Los
Angeles, New York City, Washington, DC, Australia, and Portugal, as
well as numerous other research and educational partnerships around
the world.
CMU’s tenth President, Farnam Jahanian, was appointed in 2018. He
is a computer scientist, entrepreneur, and academic leader.
President Jahanian’s priorities include enrichment of the student
experience; providing fresh resources for the fine arts;
accelerating work in foundational sciences from the application of
machine learning and data science; and supporting a broad array of
research in technology and the impact of such innovation on
humanity.
All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Carnegie
Mellon University and the position of Vice President for University
Communications and Marketing as presented in the position
prospectus.
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