Executive Director of College Relations, Communications & Marketing

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of College Relations, Communications & Marketing to lead integrated communications, marketing, and public relations across multiple brands. Responsibilities include setting brand strategy and standards; directing digital, print, social media, paid media, website, and multimedia initiatives; and managing budgets, staff, vendors, and shared creative resources. The role oversees media relations, crisis communications, community engagement, and marketing analytics, while advising senior leadership and ensuring communications support organizational goals. The Executive Director also leads a multidisciplinary department and builds collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related field and at least five years of progressively responsible experience, or a relevant master’s degree and at least three years of experience. A master’s degree and experience in higher education, multi-brand marketing, live events, or creative-team leadership are preferred. Required capabilities include expertise in brand management, digital and paid marketing, public relations, website strategy, accessibility, SEO, analytics, and multimedia content. Strong leadership, communication, project management, research, and interpersonal skills are essential.