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Rutgers University

Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $220K - $235K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications. This senior leadership role develops and executes strategic communications and engagement plans to shape and protect the university's public narrative, reputation, and credibility. The Vice Chancellor leads media relations, crisis communications, and external stakeholder engagement to enhance Rutgers University-Newark's visibility, influence, and brand trust.

Highlights

  • Provide executive leadership for shaping and advancing Rutgers University-Newark's public narrative and reputation.

  • Develop and execute long-term communications and engagement strategies aligned with the university's mission and values.

  • Lead media relations, institutional storytelling, and crisis communications efforts.

  • Advise senior leadership on sensitive communications and high-visibility issues.

  • Manage communications during emergencies and high-profile incidents ensuring accurate and transparent messaging.

  • Strengthen relationships with prospective students, alumni, community partners, policymakers, and donors.

  • Build and lead a high-performing communications team with focus on talent development and operational effectiveness.

  • Maintain brand consistency and message discipline across all communications.

  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field, and 7-10 years of relevant experience.

  • Salary range: $220,000 to $235,000 with comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement plans, and paid leave.