Chief Communications & Marketing Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to lead its communications and marketing strategy and team. The role includes advising senior leadership on institutional messaging and reputation, developing integrated plans, and measuring the impact of communications on enrollment, fundraising, and public perception. The officer will build partnerships across the organization, guide brand standards and crisis communications, and oversee media relations, internal communications, and channel strategy. Responsibilities also include writing and editing leadership communications, shaping editorial content and storytelling, and managing team priorities, budgets, and external vendors. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is preferred, along with at least seven years of progressively responsible communications and marketing experience, including team leadership. Experience in enrollment or audience-growth marketing, digital channels, crisis communications, reputation management, analytics, and vendor and budget management is required. Strong writing and editing skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to equity and inclusion are essential. Experience in an independent educational setting is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable using AI tools responsibly and developing clear policies for their use.