Vice President for Marketing and Communications

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $160K - $189K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ May 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Vice President for Marketing and Communications. The role leads the university’s marketing, communications, and branding efforts, serving as the chief marketing officer and university spokesperson. The position oversees multiple communications units, develops and executes strategic marketing plans aligned with university goals, and ensures effective brand management and public relations.

Highlights

Provides leadership for integrated marketing, communications, and public relations functions across the university.
Directs staff in Strategic Communication, Creative Services, Web Strategy, Video Marketing, and Athletics Communications.
Develops and implements a comprehensive, research-based marketing and branding strategy consistent with university goals.
Serves as the university’s official spokesperson and manages media relations.
Oversees budgeting and income-generating activities to ensure fiscal responsibility within Marketing and University Relations.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, business administration, or related field; master’s degree or certification preferred.
At least five years of marketing/communications experience with a minimum of three years in management, including crisis communication expertise.
Demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic communications, media negotiation, and staff development.
Proposed salary range: $160,000 - $189,000.
Employment includes a criminal background check, and the position is exempt, full-time, and open to all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.