Vice President, Higher Education Growth & Strategy (Remote)

Biplane; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

Biplane, a strategic communications and public relations firm for visionary philanthropy, seeks a Vice President – Higher Education to lead the practice serving colleges and universities. You will advise senior leaders, shape thought leadership, and design services that meet evolving philanthropic needs while growing client engagements.

Reporting to the president and collaborating with the CEO, you will develop relationships, guide account teams, and expand Biplane’s national presence in higher

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications or public relations in higher education.
• Understanding fundraising environment and donor confidence; advancement communications experience preferred.
• Experience independently leading complex engagements and advising senior executives.
• Experience leading teams and building judgment for independent leadership.
• Strong writing, editing and media relations skills.
• Experience using research to inform recommendations and facilitating conversations with leaders.
• Established relationships with nonprofit, advancement or philanthropic leaders and ability to cultivate referrals.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, priorities and budgets with initiative and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and support growth by leveraging a broad professional network to create opportunities.
• Strengthen services by setting standards for strategy and counsel across accounts.
• Lead client strategy and execution with measurable outcomes and trusted executive relationships.
• Coach teams, translate priorities into actions, and manage budgets and quality.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Higher education

Leadership

Client relationships

Team leadership

Job description

Biplane, a strategic communications and public relations firm for visionary philanthropy, seeks a Vice President – Higher Education to lead the practice serving colleges and universities. You will advise senior leaders, shape thought leadership, and design services that meet evolving philanthropic needs while growing client engagements.

Reporting to the president and collaborating with the CEO, you will develop relationships, guide account teams, and expand Biplane’s national presence in higher