Vice President of Marketing and Communications, University of the District of Columbia

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The Opportunity

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is conducting a national search for a Vice President of Marketing and Communications. This position offers a chance to be a part of a dynamic leadership team and contribute to enhancing the visibility and reputation of UDC.

The Vice President of Marketing and Communications (VP) reports to the Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President and is responsible for overall communications, research-based messaging, marketing, and branding management for the University as a key member of the University's leadership team. The incumbent will develop, refine, execute, and lead the University's communications strategy, brand, media relations, crisis communication, and reputation management.

The VP will represent and promote the University, increasing its visibility as a vibrant and sustainable University supporting its mission, vision, and goals. The VP leads the University's central team of marketing and communications professionals. The VP provides strategic direction and coordinates communications produced by other academic, athletics, and administrative units and ensures key university activities are captured in Executive Management communications materials. The incumbent will oversee University Communications, Brand Management, Marketing, Publications, TV, Web, and News Media activities. The VP develops correspondence and messaging for internal and external audiences on behalf of the President's Office.

As a University leader, the VP will join the Chief of Staff and Senior Vice President and President Maurice Edington to actualize the president’s overarching vision to position UDC as a leading national public urban university through the implementation of the new comprehensive strategic plan, Delivering on the Promise (2024 – 2029).

How to Apply

Marion Frenche with Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting UDC in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:

• A cover letter that addresses the responsibilities, competencies and requirements, the applicant’s motivation to apply and interest in UDC;
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. 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. 

All application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates team via e-mail at: UDCVPMarComm@greenwoodsearch.com.