Associate Vice Chancellor, Integrated Strategic Communications

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Communications 🗓️ September 3rd, 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 spokesperson and primary reputation guardian. Responsibilities include managing media relationships, crisis communications, research storytelling, executive messaging, and fostering collaboration across university divisions.

Highlights

Lead strategic media relations to enhance NC State's brand visibility locally, nationally, and internationally.

Manage crisis and issues communications ensuring aligned, consistent messaging in high-pressure situations.

Translate complex research into clear public narratives and increase research visibility in key media.

Develop executive communications including speeches and institutional narratives consistent with the university's media strategy.

Collaborate with senior communications leadership and mentor team members, emphasizing a strong division culture.

Minimum qualifications include a post-baccalaureate degree in related field or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years in communications and 5 years in leadership roles.

Required skills include expertise in synthesizing complex information, crisis communication mastery, media relationship building, and strategic counseling to senior leaders.

Preferred qualifications include experience at a Research 1 university, proficiency with social media listening and digital engagement tools, and knowledge of public relations intersecting with government affairs and higher education policy.

Department: Chancellor's Office And Staff, University Communications and Marketing division focused on elevating NC State's reputation and visibility.

Compensation is commensurate with education and experience; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.