University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 month ago
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Integrated Communications - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Integrated Communications to lead a high-performing team within the Office of Communications and Marketing. This role involves strategic leadership in news and public relations, media relations, and integrated planning with various university units to enhance the institution's reputation and achieve its goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead news and public relations, media and internal relations, and research marketing and communications teams. Ensure communications programs and work products advance broader university reputational goals through communications planning and strategic leadership. Provide leadership for crisis and critical communications and reputation management in coordination with director of media and internal relations and vice chancellor for communications and marketing
Build and lead a new team dedicated to understanding college and major campus unit goals and working cooperatively to provide strategic support. Develop integrated communications solutions, increase transparency, and clarify roles between OCM and campus partners. Lead shared annual planning with clear execution pathways; oversee a portfolio of brand-aligned, third-party vendors for university use; and maintain ongoing two-way communications between communications leaders across the university and within OCM
In partnership with the associate vice chancellor for marketing and brand strategy, develop and manage two-way communications structures to support marketing and communications leaders across the university
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, advertising, journalism or related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible roles
Ability to make informed, timely decisions with sound judgement, even under ambiguity
Comprehensive understanding of institutional marketing strategies including messaging, branding, and media relations
Proven ability to lead teams, foster collaboration, and support a culture of accountability and innovation
Strong interpersonal skills to engage internal and external stakeholders, lead change, advocate for institutional priorities, and maintain trust
Ability to understand leadership needs across the university and provide strong counsel backed by communications and/or marketing data
Experience in creating data-driven communications plans that support specific goals and priorities
Capacity to anticipate trends, identify opportunities, and pivot strategies in dynamic environments
Skilled in developing and executing communication strategies during high-pressure or sensitive situations
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plans through the State of Tennessee
Generous annual and sick leave accruals
Longevity pay
Tuition waivers and discounts
Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.
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