Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Marketing and Communications

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title


Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Position Type


Unclassified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration


Administration

Pay Band

Level

Department


President

Job Purpose



Reporting directly to the President and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the CMO & VP provides executive leadership for the Office of University Marketing and Communications. This role is responsible for strengthening the College’s brand, enhancing its national visibility, and ensuring consistent, high-impact engagement with internal and external audiences.

The CMO & VP will partner with academic and administrative leaders to align messaging and initiatives with institutional goals. The successful candidate will assess and enhance organizational structure, processes, and resources to build a modern, data-informed, and results-driven marketing and communications function.

Minimum Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or a related field and minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience in marketing, communications, or related fields are required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Strong understanding of and experience with digital and traditional marketing, with a focus on measurable outcomes. Experience building or repositioning a brand and translating institutional values into a compelling narrative. Demonstrated success leading integrated marketing and communications functions in complex organizations.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Special Instructions to Applicants



Greenwood Asher & Associates® is assisting the College of Charleston in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by July 27, 2026. Application materials should include:

Letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
Current résumé/curriculum vitae

Please submit full application packets here.

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected.

Confidential nominations and inquiries can be sent to:

Kyle Pybus-Jerome, Senior Executive Search Consultant


[email protected]


Jeremy Duff, Vice President of Executive Search


[email protected]

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Salary


commensurate with experience

Posting Date


07/07/2026

Closing Date


07/27/2026

Benefits


Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled


No

Posting Number


2026102

EEO Statement


The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Job Duties

Activity


Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive, integrated marketing and communications strategy.

Essential or Marginal


Essential

Percent of Time


50

Activity


Strengthen and elevate the College’s brand and reputation across diverse audiences.

Essential or Marginal


Essential

Percent of Time


30

Activity


Serve as a senior advisor to the President and Cabinet on communications strategy and issues management.

Essential or Marginal


Essential

Percent of Time


10

Activity


Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Essential or Marginal


Essential

Percent of Time


10