Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $220K - $235K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications. The Vice Chancellor leads the university's public narrative, reputation, and external engagement strategy, providing executive leadership for communications, media relations, crisis management, and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. Reporting to the Chancellor, this role develops and executes long-term strategies to elevate Rutgers University-Newark's visibility and brand identity while leading a high-performing communications organization.

Highlights

Provides executive leadership for Rutgers University-Newark's public narrative, reputation, and credibility.
Develops and implements proactive, long-term communications and engagement strategies aligned with the university's mission and values.
Leads media relations with local, regional, and national outlets to promote academic excellence and community impact.
Manages crisis communications and campus emergency messaging in coordination with senior leadership and legal counsel.
Strengthens relationships with prospective students, alumni, community partners, policymakers, and donors.
Builds and oversees a high-performing communications and engagement team focusing on talent development and operational effectiveness.
Establishes policies to maintain brand consistency and coordinated communications execution.
Required to have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field and 7-10 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in traditional, digital, and social media marketing channels, fiscal oversight, strategic planning, and strong interpersonal skills.
Salary range is $220,000 to $235,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational benefits.