NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing · 2 months ago
Senior Vice President, University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$480K/yr - $550K/yr
15+ years expNew York University is a prominent research university seeking an experienced communications and public affairs strategist for the role of Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. The SVP will oversee communication strategies, enhance the university's reputation, and manage cross-functional teams to support the university's mission and stakeholder engagement.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute an integrated institutional communications and marketing strategy that elevates the University’s brand, enhances its reputation, and supports institutional goals across all channels, including media relations, digital, social, and print
Serve as the lead brand steward for all university content, ensuring messaging and strategy alignment across publications and channels
Oversee and align the work of the university relations and public affairs teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and ensuring consistent messaging and excellence in the University’s messaging, visual identity, and storytelling across schools, departments, and global sites
Partner with university leadership, faculty, staff, and students to align communications and marketing initiatives with academic, research, and community priorities
Build, grow, mentor, and empower diverse, cross-functional teams while encouraging innovation, professional growth, and operational excellence
Manage vendors including consultants and PR agencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of fifteen years of relevant, progressive leadership experience in communications, marketing, and public affairs
Experience must include overseeing large, cross-functional, matrixed teams
Developing and executing integrated communications and marketing strategies
Advising senior leadership on reputation management, brand positioning, proactive storytelling, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated excellence in leading large-scale, cross-functional communications and marketing teams within complex, large organizations
Proven ability to develop and implement integrated communications strategies that support institutional goals and enhance reputation across diverse stakeholder groups
Deep understanding of media relations, marketing, crisis communications, public affairs, and digital engagement
Exceptional strategic thinking, judgement, and decision-making skills, including the ability to navigate high-stakes and sensitive issues with discretion, nuance, and professionalism
Deep knowledge of current and emerging higher education, communications, marketing, and digital media trends
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and manage and foster collaboration across teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing long-term vision with operational execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and channels
Preferred
Significant professional experience within an academic institution, large company, or government agency
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Company
NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
At NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, we generate knowledge through research in nursing, health, and interdisciplinary science; we educate leaders in nursing to advance healthcare locally and globally; we provide innovative and exemplary healthcare, and we shape the future of nursing through leadership in healthcare policy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase