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New York University (NYU)

Senior Vice President, University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communi

New York University (NYU), Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Overview

Senior Vice President, University Relations And Public Affairs And Chief Communications And Marketing Officer — New York University seeks an experienced communications and public affairs strategist to lead university relations, public affairs, and marketing at the senior executive level. This leader will operationalize strategy and build consensus across large, complex teams and will be a key member of the President's leadership team, contributing to the trajectory of a major research university. About New York University

In 1831, NYU's founders set out to create a new kind of university, one that matched New York City's growing demands and demographics; a university that was different by design and open to all. NYU has grown in reputation, academic breadth, accessibility, and cosmopolitanism. No other university engages the world like NYU does, with campuses, faculty, students, and staff generating knowledge and discoveries globally. Today, NYU is a prominent and respected research university anchored in New York City with degree-granting campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai and 13 study away sites. NYU is a leader in global education, with a large international student population and extensive study abroad opportunities. NYU is ambitious and entrepreneurial. It rewards entrepreneurship, inspires philanthropy, and seeks to continue its upward trajectory. The university has more than 5,000 full-time faculty, a diverse student body, and a broad network of alumni. Faculty and leaders include Nobel laureates and other distinguished scholars and award recipients. The research enterprise has grown to $1.27 billion in annual R&D expenditures in FY 2022, ranking NYU among the top private universities nationally and top in New York City for research expenditures. NYU attracts a large number of applicants and is committed to increasing access and meeting demonstrated financial need for undergraduates on the New York campus. Now among the largest private universities in the US, NYU educates more than 60,000 students. It boasts a distinguished faculty and a strong culture of innovation and scholarly achievement. Leadership

Linda G. Mills became NYU's 17th president on July 1, 2023. In 2024, Georgina Dopico was named NYU's provost after serving as interim provost. Dopico joined the NYU faculty in 2000 and has held multiple leadership roles in academic affairs and administration. Strategic Pathways

From President Mills' listening tour and 2,500 stakeholder conversations, NYU has developed strategic pathways to align work across the institution. These pathways are starting points to guide collaboration among NYU's global community and are not exhaustive. Interdisciplinary Impact: Lead the world in interdisciplinary collaboration for innovation and impact. NYU emphasizes interdisciplinary, multi-school, and multi-location programs that leverage its scale and global network for high-impact research and education. Science and Technology: Position NYU as a leading hub for discovery, innovation, and entrepreneurship with a global perspective. The university draws on strengths across science, technology, entrepreneurship, and global engagement to create a world-class ecosystem that attracts talent and partners across academia, industry, and government. Global: Lead the world in global education and research. NYU has a global network of academic locations, strong support for globally oriented research, and a large international community that defines its undergraduate experience. Flourishing: Build a welcoming and supportive community where students, faculty, and staff can flourish and achieve timely graduation. NYU is committed to reducing barriers to success and supporting professional development and growth for all staff. Enabling Pathways: Provide an organizational culture that empowers all to reach their potential; new resources to fund priorities; and storytelling to capture NYU's impact and experience. NYU leaders will share a common purpose, mutual trust, accountability, and a willingness to collaborate across management structures, budgets, and policies. NYU will be known globally for its transformative impact and a compelling, innovative narrative that unites and motivates the NYU community and attracts top talent. Qualifications

The Opportunity The Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (SVP) will serve as the senior leader for NYU's engagement and communication strategies to support mission and impact-oriented storytelling among its expansive ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders. This strategic thinker will shape, advance, and amplify the University's mission, reputation, and strategic priorities in a rapidly changing information landscape. The SVP will oversee cross-functional teams of communications, marketing, and public affairs professionals while fostering collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence.

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