Vice Chancellor for University Communications and Marketing

University of Pittsburgh invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for University Communications and Marketing (VC-UCM). The VC-UCM will serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations and the Chancellor of the University, and a subject matter expert to other senior University leaders.

The VC-UCM will be a transformation agent who thrives on aggressively driving change and impact through communications and marketing. This person will have the ability to develop, articulate, and implement a strategic vision and manage change in a continuously evolving higher education environment. This person will be an effective team builder and leader, a strong communicator, and will have a reputation for building relationships and trust across and outside their organization. The person who assumes this role will serve as a catalyst for the University, conveying to both internal and external audiences that Pitt is a place where pioneering research and academic achievement combine with holistic approaches to student engagement to provide outstanding educational experiences.

The successful candidate will have an earned baccalaureate degree or advanced degree in a related field and a track record of success in a senior leadership role with 10+ years of progressive experience in communications and marketing.

University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked Carnegie Classified R1 doctoral university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) of leading research universities.

How to Apply

Jan Greenwood, Tracey Weldon, and Ashley Hice from Greenwood/Asher & Associates are assisting University of Pittsburgh in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of five references. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Greenwood/Asher and Associates. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Tracey Weldon, Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager

traceyweldon@greenwoodsearch.com

Ashley Hice, Senior Executive Search Consultant

ashleyhice@greenwoodsearch.com