Vice President, Higher Education
Core
Lead strategic communications for high-profile higher education clients, managing integrated campaigns across public affairs, media, and digital channels.
Role type
Senior IC strategic communications leader (Vice President)
Builds
Integrated communications strategies and campaigns for colleges, universities, and academic institutions
Domain
Higher Education + Strategic Communications
Required skills
Strategic communications planning, media relations, crisis communications, team leadership and mentoring, high-level material drafting, business development
Preferred skills
Experience with Ivy League or R1 research universities, rapid response and long-lead story management
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead strategic conversations and advance communications strategy for multiple high-profile client accounts; Develop and oversee integrated campaigns leveraging public affairs, media, and digital tactics; Directly manage and mentor staff and provide overall strategic direction; Draft high-level materials including strategy decks, communications plans, messaging, and op-eds; Collaborate with management to inspire team innovation; Help win new business and expand relationships
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management
