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Rutgers University

Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications

🇺🇸 Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $220K - $235K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ April 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) is hiring a Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications. This executive leadership role advises the Chancellor and drives the university’s public narrative, reputation, and external engagement strategy through proactive communications, media relations, and crisis management to enhance RU-N’s visibility, influence, and brand trust.

Highlights

  • Provide executive leadership for RU-N’s public narrative, reputation, and credibility.

  • Develop and implement long-term communications and engagement strategies aligned with RU-N’s mission and values.

  • Lead media relations with local, regional, and national outlets to elevate academic excellence and community impact.

  • Advise senior leadership on sensitive communications and manage crisis communication in collaboration with university stakeholders.

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

  • Build and direct a high-performing communications organization focused on strategic messaging and crisis readiness.

  • Establish policies and best practices to maintain brand consistency and message discipline.

  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field, 7-10 years of relevant experience, and availability for evening/weekend work.

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

  • Salary range is $220,000 to $235,000 with competitive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.