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Rutgers University

Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $220K - $235K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 14th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications. This executive role leads the university's public narrative, reputation, and external engagement strategy, providing leadership in institutional storytelling, media relations, and crisis communications to enhance Rutgers University-Newark's brand, visibility, and trust among diverse stakeholders.

Highlights

  • Lead the development and execution of long-term communications and engagement strategies aligned with the university's mission and values.

  • Manage media relations with local, regional, and national outlets to promote academic excellence, research, and community impact.

  • Provide counsel to senior leadership on sensitive and high-visibility communication issues.

  • Oversee crisis communications during emergencies or sensitive incidents in coordination with university leadership and public safety.

  • Build and lead a high-performing communications team focused on operational effectiveness and crisis readiness.

  • Establish policies and practices to ensure brand consistency and message discipline across all communications.

  • Salary range from $220,000 to $235,000 with consideration of qualifications and experience.

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

  • Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree and higher education leadership experience.

  • Engage with diverse constituencies including prospective students, alumni, community partners, policymakers, and donors.