Vice President of Marketing and Communications - Occidental Colle...
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Application Deadline:
9/4/2024
Category:
Marketing
Company:
Occidental College
Job Locations:
US-CA-Los Angeles
Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dynamic Vice President for Marketing & Communications (VPMC) to join their senior leadership team. This is your chance to lead a dedicated, hardworking team in rebranding and elevating Occidental's profile. With a new senior leadership bringing fresh vision, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving compelling communications about faculty research, student experiences, and the College's societal contributions. As the VPMC, you will lead a supportive and cohesive team of 10-12 direct reports, fostering a collaborative culture and innovative strategies.
Apply now to be a part of this transformative journey!
Description: What you'll be doingAnother Source's client, Occidental College, is recruiting a Vice President for Marketing & Communications in Los Angeles, CA. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, strategic, and experienced leader to work with a dedicated team of marketing and communications professionals and serve the Oxy community as a member of the President's senior staff and the most visible member of the College's communications group.
Occidental College's campus is located in Eagle Rock and adjacent to Highland Park - Los Angeles neighborhoods known for their diversity. Los Angeles County's 10 million residents represent more than 140 cultures and speak over 200 languages.
Occidental is the only liberal arts institution in Los Angeles. In part because of its desirable location, the College attracts an exceptionally talented and diverse student body, which is served by an equally lauded faculty and staff committed to providing a one-of-a-kind education in an intimate setting.
Benefits:
Oxy offers excellent health, dental, life and retirement benefits, along with many other extras:
The anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $200,000 to $220,000.
About the Role:Occidental's next VPMC will be an experienced, thoughtful, nimble, and strategic communications leader and ambassador for the Oxy community. This position will report to the Chief of Staff and actively serve on the President's senior leadership team. The new VPMC will provide vision and work with the team to develop and execute on strategy for all internal and external marketing and communications activities for the College, including institutional advancement and admissions marketing and communications, branding, trustee and alumni communications, social media communications and marketing, public and media relations, internal communications, College publications, and web content and editorial services.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of marketing and communications experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Commitment to equity and inclusion
Proven success as a leader and mentor
Expertise in effective social media communications
Track record of effective crisis communications
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Experience partnering with admissions to support enrollment and retention efforts
Experience partnering with advancement to support donor engagement and fundraising efforts
Proven ability to deliver effective presentations
Public relations experience
Media relations experience
Web development oversight experience
Experience managing budgets and vendors
Creative storyteller
Understanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education in an era of economic uncertainty
Ability to speak candidly with students and proactively solicit their feedback
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Occidental College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter.
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