Chief Marketing, Brand & Communications Officer

Hamline University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

403(b)

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Tuition waiver

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Hamline University seeks an Executive-level leader for Marketing and Communications to translate the university's priorities into an integrated strategy that enhances enrollment, donor engagement, and the university’s reputation.

The role leads a high-performing team, oversees branding, digital strategy, media engagement, and crisis communications, and advises senior leadership while balancing daily execution with long-term strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• 10+ years in marketing, communications, or public relations.
• Experience at senior/executive leadership level.
• Experience developing and maintaining media relationships.

Responsibilities

• Translate institutional priorities into an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
• Build and empower a high-performing team to execute daily work.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Lead branding and storytelling to support enrollment and donor engagement.
• Oversee digital strategy, SEM/SEO, content marketing, and campaigns.
• Manage budgets and external vendor/agency partnerships.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Marketing Strategy

Brand Management

Crisis Communications

Media Relations

Executive Presence

Team Leadership

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Journ

Job description

Hamline University seeks an Executive-level leader for Marketing and Communications to translate the university's priorities into an integrated strategy that enhances enrollment, donor engagement, and the university’s reputation.

The role leads a high-performing team, oversees branding, digital strategy, media engagement, and crisis communications, and advises senior leadership while balancing daily execution with long-term strategic planning.