Chief Brand & Communications Officer

The University of Tennessee Southern; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Southern seeks a Director for Communications and Marketing to serve as the chief communications and marketing officer, guiding brand, public relations, digital strategy and executive communications. The role advances enrollment, fundraising and institutional reputation, while aligning with UT System Be One UT values.

The Director partners with campus leadership to translate strategic priorities into integrated communications and marketing programs that elevate the UT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible communications and marketing leadership experience.
• Experience leading integrated communications, branding and reputation management strategies.
• Expertise in strategic and executive communications, media relations and storytelling.
• Ability to develop data-informed strategies and measure performance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Serves as chief communications and marketing advisor to university leadership.
• Translates priorities into integrated communications and marketing strategies.
• Leads communications planning for major institutional initiatives and change.
• Oversees media relations, executive messaging, digital communications and branding.
• Fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Public relations

Crisis communications

Executive communications

Brand strategy

Storytelling

Data analytics

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's and Master's in communications/related field

Job description

The University of Tennessee Southern seeks a Director for Communications and Marketing to serve as the chief communications and marketing officer, guiding brand, public relations, digital strategy and executive communications. The role advances enrollment, fundraising and institutional reputation, while aligning with UT System Be One UT values.

The Director partners with campus leadership to translate strategic priorities into integrated communications and marketing programs that elevate the UT