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State University of New York Cortland

Associate Vice President for Marketing

State University of New York Cortland, Slab City, New York, United States

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Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications Institutional Advancement Office

SUNY Cortland

$145,000-$165,000 (Depending on Experience)

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Marketing and Communications provides strategic leadership for the institution’s integrated marketing and communications efforts and serves as the senior communications strategist. The AVP for Marketing and Communications develops and implements comprehensive strategies to enhance the university’s brand, reputation and visibility while supporting enrollment, fundraising, recruitment and institutional priorities. The position serves as the Public Information Officer during crisis management situations.

The successful candidate will report to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement; supervises staff in marketing, communications and sports information; works closely with the Chief of Staff and Presidents Office, Admissions, Development and Alumni Engagement.

Major Responsibilities / Duties

Public Relations

Serve as the primary media contact for the university and maintain a liaison role with news media, radio, and television to give the campus proper and fair external coverage.

Share university, faculty, staff and student achievements with local, regional and national media outlets, tailoring each announcement to its specific audience.

Ensure thorough evaluation of how the university’s initiatives and programs impact surrounding communities and the broader region.

Create media relations guidelines, compose news stories and scripts, launch specialized publications, write articles and handle urgent communications needs.

Represent the university at various community events including meetings, town halls, celebrations and formal dinners.

Brand Management and Marketing

Ensure consistency of institutional brand identity across all platforms and materials.

Responsible for enforcing university policies regarding brand and style guidelines.

Lead innovative marketing campaigns that differentiate the institution in a competitive landscape.

Manage and enforce all Cortland related trademarks.

Comprehensive Content Creation

Responsible for the university’s photography, video, social/digital media, website design and content.

Oversee university-wide publications, including the alumni magazine, columns, monthly internal and external newsletters and enrollment management materials, web content for Cortland.edu and presidential annual reports.

Develop and communicate the university’s value proposition.

Personnel Management

Campus Leadership

Crisis Management

Budget Management

Required Qualifications

A master’s degree

Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in marketing and/or communications

Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role with direct supervision of staff

Experience with crisis communications and reputation management

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in higher education marketing or communications

Significant experience and success in working with the media

To apply online, please visit: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9980

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