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Augusta University · 1 month ago

Vice President, Communications and Marketing

Augusta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. The Vice President of Communications and Marketing will shape and execute a comprehensive communications and marketing vision that advances the university's mission and brand, overseeing various initiatives and fostering collaborative partnerships to enhance outreach and engagement.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of an integrated communications and marketing strategy that aligns divisions and units to build and protect the Augusta University brand and enhance outreach and engagement through earned, owned, and paid media

Develop and implement a proactive internal communications program

Recruit, develop, and retain highly motivated, talented team members who thrive in a fast-paced environment

Evaluate the effectiveness of communications and marketing efforts across the university to ensure that planned objectives and metrics are attained

Form productive, collaborative partnerships with university leaders to develop and execute communications and marketing strategies and plans to advance the mission of Augusta University

Develop and implement crisis communications and continuity of operations plans

Qualification

Strategic communicationsMarketing strategyCrisis communicationMedia relationsTeam developmentPublic relationsBudgetingStakeholder engagementNegotiation

Required

Bachelors degree with a major in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business administration or a related field is required

At least seven years of experience in marketing and/or communications in one or more of the following settings: higher education, research, government, business and/or industry, is required

At least five years of management experience (e.g., staff development, budgeting, is required, as is experience in one or more of these areas: marketing, public relations, media relations, news and information, video production, photography, publications or communications

The ideal candidate will bring strategic vision and hands-on experience managing comprehensive communications programs, including media relations and marketing initiatives that advance organizational goals

Be a communications leader with proven expertise in writing and editing across print and digital media

Have the ability to develop and implement strategic communications and research-based marketing plans

Demonstrate expertise in making presentations and negotiating with the media

Preferred

A masters degree and/or a professional certification in marketing or public relations is preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Company

Augusta University

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Augusta University offers opportunities #LikeNoOther through groundbreaking research, patient-centered clinical expertise and forward-thinking educational programs from three campuses in the beautiful Southern city of Augusta, Georgia, and satellite locations across the state.

Founded in 1828

Augusta, ga, US

5001-10000 employees