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Harvard University · 2 days ago

Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Executive

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Responsibilities

Provides strategic communications leadership and creative marketing and outreach for the school’s programs and functional areas, including Development and External Relations, Admissions, Diversity Inclusion and Belonging, and HDS degree Programs. Helps to direct the school’s branding and position for fundraising and admissions, building awareness of and engagement with HDS priorities.

Develops and implements internal communications strategies and tools (incl newsletters and the school’s intranet) to ensure that HDS staff, students, and faculty are aware of School programs and priorities and to foster a strong sense of community. Develops internal communications plans to support the dean; works with the Office of the Dean and communications colleagues to develop messaging, briefings, draft dean’s statements, and remarks and prepare longer-term addresses.

Develops and executes a comprehensive digital and social media strategy, enhancing understanding of the digital landscape, audience engagement, and analytics utilization. Provides strategic guidance and resources to foster innovation and the adoption of new technologies and ideas. Ensure all digital content and platforms are accessible and meet the standards set by Harvard's Digital Accessibility Policy.

Oversees a publications and editorial strategy for the school that promotes quality and consistency in editorial content and design, efficiency of production, and adherence to production deadlines and allocated budget.

Provides strategic advice and guidance to the dean, senior managers and faculty on issues management and crisis communications and align internal communications and media relations strategies and plans.

In consultation with Harvard Public Affairs and Communications, manages responses to any School-related incidents that may attract off-campus or University-wide media attention. In consultation with HPAC, the Dean of Divinity, and the school’s administrative dean and director of operations, helps manage the flow and control of information at times when University emergency procedures are in effect.

Oversees local, national, and international media relations plans designed to give appropriate visibility to HDS’s faculty members, academic programs, research programs, and student and alumni life.

As marketing director for the school, develops plans to understand and act upon trends and developments in the field of graduate religious education worldwide.

Develops and promotes the “brand” of HDS—its graphical identity in the market, its distinctive and unique attributes, and strengths in comparison with comparable institutions, and the messaging concepts and communications to use effectively throughout all communications channels.

Oversees the Office of Communications with overall responsibility for fiscal management and effective staff engagement and development.

Develops long-term strategic and annual operating plans, budgets, and goals for the Office of Communications and effectively manages the successful implementation of those plans.

As supervisor of the managing editor of Harvard Theological Review, provides planning advice and administrative and budgetary oversight for the journal.

Provides strategic, creative, and editorial direction for the School’s print media, the Harvard Divinity Bulletin, digital media and social media presence and usage, and shares oversight, with the director of information technology and media services, of web development and design and of other large electronic communications initiatives, including the current migration of all the School’s website’s from Open Scholar to Harvard Sites.

Qualification

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MarketingMission-Driven OrganizationsHigher Education IssuesIntegrated Digital CommunicationsProgram ManagementStrategic ThinkingProcess ManagementDigital Communications StrategiesProject ManagementProblem-SolvingLeadershipTeam BuildingRelationship ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborative LeadershipStrategic PlanningInnovative ThinkingCommitment to Social JusticeInclusionEquityBelongingPolitical SavvySense of HumorPrioritizationStakeholder ManagementEfficient CommunicationCreativityConfidentialitySound Judgment

Required

Bachelor's degree required.

Expertise in interdisciplinary marketing and communications in the context of mission-driven organizations.

Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience.

Exceptional strategic thinking, team building, relationship management, and interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills essential.

Commitment to collaborative leadership, proven strategic planning and execution experience, and demonstrated evidence of innovative communication and marketing strategies.

Demonstrated commitment to social justice, inclusion and equity and belonging.

Must understand the complexity of higher education issues, the intellectual environment and decision-making process, tolerance for process, political savvy, and sense of humor.

Skill at adeptly and diplomatically prioritizing and managing diverse requests from various stakeholders, ensuring efficient communication and alignment with organizational objectives.

Demonstrated experience creatively leveraging integrated digital communications strategies.

Must be able to manage multiple programs simultaneously and to develop and implement forward-thinking and creative strategies.

Must be able to appropriately handle confidential materials, meet deadlines, and consistently exercise sound judgment and possess strong skills in the areas of leadership, persuasion, negotiation, and people and fiscal management.

Preferred

Advanced degree in relevant field preferred; experience in a university/academic environment helpful but not required.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess, 3 personal days per year, and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary caregivers.

Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits.

Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.