Vice Chancellor for Communications

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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The Office of University Communications is responsible for the strategic management of the overall public relations and reputation activities of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a $4.2 billion higher education enterprise. The department publishes and promotes a variety of content that highlights the people and mission of the University and works with units across campus on issues management, and crisis communications to internal and external audiences. In addition, it provides leadership, strategic counsel and services to over 200 communicators across campus and works with those communicators to ensure a unified campus-wide communications strategy. Areas within University Communications include: Executive Communications, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Content Strategy, Social Media, Issues Management, Visual Production, Digital Publications/The Well, Marketing/ UNC Creative and the UNC Visitors Center.

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Communications will serve on the Chancellor's Cabinet and is an integral member of the senior leadership team. Serving as the university's chief communications and marketing officer, this leader will be an important partner in successfully interpreting and promoting the mission of the University and building and protecting its reputation with both internal and external constituencies to create a climate of public and private support. The Vice Chancellor for Communications is responsible for the development and strategic management of all the University's public relations, internal communications, marketing and reputation management activities in coordination with schools, units, academic and administrative leaders across campus.

A relevant post-baccalaureate degree with a minimum of ten years of related professional experience is required. A relevant undergraduate degree and a minimum of twelve years of substantially relevant experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

15 years or greater of demonstrated senior leadership experience overseeing a communications, public relations, marketing or public affairs program in a large, complex organization similar in scope and complexity to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Expert knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including media, digital and social channels.

Expert knowledge of marketing strategies, tactics and techniques. Expert skill in advising and consulting leadership teams, faculty and other stakeholders advance institutional programs, policies and priorities.

Demonstrated expertise in crisis communications and advising executive leadership, as well as the ability to serve as a public spokesperson for the University. Ability to synthesize the University's vision, mission, strategic goals and key issues into concrete messages for educational, informational and marketing purposes to foster public understanding in these areas. Ability to identify and respond to issues and concerns of University administration and a variety of constituencies.

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This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.