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Rutgers University

Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Marketing 🗓️ February 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications. This executive role reports directly to the Chancellor and leads the university's public narrative, reputation, and external engagement strategy. The Vice Chancellor directs institutional storytelling, media relations, crisis communications, and manages a high-performing communications team to enhance Rutgers University-Newark's visibility, influence, and brand identity among diverse stakeholders.

Highlights

  • Provides executive leadership to shape and protect Rutgers University-Newark's public narrative and reputation.

  • Develops and executes a long-term communications and engagement strategy aligned with the university's mission and values.

  • Leads relationships with local, regional, and national media to elevate academic excellence and community impact.

  • Offers counsel to senior leadership on sensitive and high-visibility communications issues.

  • Manages communications during emergencies and high-profile events in coordination with university leadership and partners.

  • Strengthens relationships with prospective students, alumni, community partners, policymakers, donors, and the City of Newark.

  • Builds and leads a high-performing communications and engagement organization, focusing on talent development and operational effectiveness.

  • Establishes policies and best practices to maintain brand consistency and message discipline while preserving Rutgers' unique identity.

  • Requires at least 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 experience in higher education leadership roles.

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