Chief Communications & Marketing Leader — Higher Education

Hampton University; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition remission

Holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Hampton University is seeking a Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing in Hampton, VA to lead internal and external communications strategy, branding, creative, digital, media relations, and crisis management. This executive role reports to the President, collaborating with campus leadership and a senior staff to advance institutional goals.

The VPSCM will oversee a broad portfolio including admissions and advancement marketing, alumni communications, social media, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 10+ years leadership in strategic communications and marketing.
• Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing and communications initiatives.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience advising executive leadership.
• Proven experience managing media relations and crisis communications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan.
• Position the University as a nationally recognized leader in higher education through innovative branding and storytelling.
• Advise the President and executive leadership on communications strategy, reputation management, and public engagement.
• Serve as the University’s chief spokesperson when appropriate and coordinate executive communications.
• Lead the University’s digital communications strategy and oversee website governance and user experience.
• Direct creative services including graphic design, photography, videography, and multimedia production.
• Develop crisis communication plans and participate in the emergency response team.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications and marketing team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Crisis communications

Media relations

Executive advisory

Education

Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field

Ten or more years leadership experience in strategic communications and marketing

Job description

Hampton University is seeking a Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing in Hampton, VA to lead internal and external communications strategy, branding, creative, digital, media relations, and crisis management. This executive role reports to the President, collaborating with campus leadership and a senior staff to advance institutional goals.

The VPSCM will oversee a broad portfolio including admissions and advancement marketing, alumni communications, social media, and