Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic ...
Confidential - Youngstown, OH
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Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic Communications About the Company Well-established research-driven higher education institution IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1908 Employees1001-5000 Categories Colleges & UniversitiesEducationYoungstown State University Specialties higher educationresearchcreative collaborationstudent successgraduate programsundergraduate programsstemfine and performing artsbusinesseducationliberal arts and social scienceshealth and human servicesand health and human services About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff & Vice President for Strategic Communications. The successful candidate will serve as the university's Strategic Communications Officer, overseeing all aspects of university communications operations, including messaging, branding, crisis communications, marketing, and press relations. This role involves developing and implementing comprehensive strategic communication, marketing, and public relations strategies to enhance the institution's reputation and visibility. The Vice President will also serve as the President's Chief of Staff, working closely with the executive leadership team to develop and implement the university's strategic plan and providing policy and strategic leadership to benefit the student community. Applicants must be tested executives with a proven track record in leading complex organizations and resolving challenging situations. The role requires a disciplined practitioner with a strong background in strategic communications, press and media relations, and digital marketing. The ideal candidate will have exceptional written and oral communication skills, experience in crisis management, and a history of building and leading effective teams. A minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years' of professional communication experience is required, with a preference for a master's degree and advanced credentials in the field. The Vice President will be responsible for managing the university's brand, and reputation, and visibility, and must be adept at working with diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals. Hiring Manager TitlePresident Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions StrategyEducation/Academic AdministrationMarketing
Created: 2025-01-30