Associate Vice Chancellor, Integrated Strategic Communications

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ June 23rd, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Associate Vice Chancellor, Integrated Strategic Communications. The role leads strategic communications, media relations, and reputation management for the university, serving as its primary spokesperson and guiding how the institution engages with the media and public. Responsibilities include managing crisis communications, building media relationships, overseeing storytelling of research and institutional impact, and mentoring communications teams to strengthen NC State's public profile.

Highlights

Lead strategic media relations to elevate NC State's research and expertise nationally and internationally.
Manage crisis communications and advise leadership on reputational risks and sensitive issues.
Translate complex research into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences.
Shape executive communications including speeches, op-eds, and institutional messaging.
Collaborate with key university leaders and mentor the communications team focusing on culture.
Minimum of a post-baccalaureate degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; or equivalent experience with at least 10 years progressive communications experience including 5 years in leadership.
Proven ability to manage high-stakes issues, build trusted media relationships, and provide strategic counsel to senior executives.
Experience in research-intensive environments or STEM communication preferred.
Department: Chancellor's Office and Staff, University Communications and Marketing.
Compensation is commensurate with education and experience; full-time, 12-month appointment.