Head of Communications & Brand Strategy

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition waivers for study

Paid time off

Job summary

The City University of New York’s SoM seeks an Associate Dean of Communications and Marketing to guide organizational positioning, storytelling, branding, and outreach. This role integrates communications leadership with advancement partnerships and executive-level engagement, aligning priorities across academic, fundraising, and external affairs.

A strategic thinker who translates complex work into compelling narratives will drive audience engagement and growth, supporting the school’s mission,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
• Executive positions require leadership at senior levels in complex organizations.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and public materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications team and advise senior leadership on executive communications and public relations.
• Partner with Development to create donor-facing materials and support fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate messaging across program, development, and leadership teams for timely, high‑quality execution.
• Lead digital communications across email, website, and social media platforms.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Crisis management

Brand storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City University of New York’s SoM seeks an Associate Dean of Communications and Marketing to guide organizational positioning, storytelling, branding, and outreach. This role integrates communications leadership with advancement partnerships and executive-level engagement, aligning priorities across academic, fundraising, and external affairs.

A strategic thinker who translates complex work into compelling narratives will drive audience engagement and growth, supporting the school’s mission,