* Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field and
* Five years of executive-level experience in a higher educational setting or equivalent with a demonstrated understanding of higher education and its operations
OR
* Master’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field and
* Ten years of experience in a complex organization serving multiple groups and
* Strong working knowledge of marketing and communications channels, trends, public relations and administration.
OR
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job in an executive capacity will be considered. Applicants who have characteristics and experiences that meet the “Key Selection Criteria” and the “Additional Competencies” but do not meet the education or experience requirements should submit a separate document outlining how their background is equivalent to the requirements.
**Preferred Requirements:**
* Ten years of progressively responsible executive-level Marketing and Communications, Public Relations, Government Relations experience in a higher educational setting or equivalent.
**Key Selection Criteria**
To be successful in this role, the Vice Chancellor for External Relations must possess outstanding leadership qualities, vision, and strategic ability; a strong commitment to service and accountability; and a deep interest in building strong relationships with staff, the community and stakeholders. The Vice Chancellor for External Relations will be perceptive at navigating an environment of higher learning; skilled at leading marketing processes; and will possess the Marketing and Communications expertise to shape brand management, media relations, public affairs, internal and leadership communications, social media, and community and government relations.
* Strong leadership skills with demonstrated competencies in making complex decisions; successfully developing and implementing short and long-term objectives; aligning resources with strategy; delegating effectively; and managing effective work processes.
* An accomplished record of leadership in developing a genuine service ethic within marketing and communications and promoting an environment of excellence, support, and satisfaction throughout the College. Demonstrated standard for being a role model of ethical behavior by consistently conforming to the highest ethical standards and practices.
* Ability to work effectively with leadership, governance, and faculty across a wide range of academic and business operations areas with multiple constituents and to serve as an advisor and consultant to these groups. Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to advance the interest of the College.
* A strong foundation and expertise in brand management with the ability to make good judgments in marketing and public relations management. Ability to develop and implement a budget to achieve goals while assuring effectiveness of resources.
* Ability to exercise good judgment about people; focusing on results; building strong relationships; and relating well to diverse constituents.
* A demonstrated commitment and record of promoting diversity in the faculty and staff.
**Additional Competencies**
* Must demonstrate creative leadership, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement; enthusiasm; a style that is genuine, open and engaging; good judgment in assessing where improvements are needed; the ability to make appropriate connections and build synergies; an open and creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to address issues without territoriality.
* Must be confident, motivated, self-directed, solutions-oriented, resilient, and possess the ability to work under pressure to manage deadlines.
* Demonstrate a collaborative, consultative, and team-oriented leadership style; must be a team builder and a team player with the ability to energize and empower others.
* Possess excellent oral written communication and interpersonal skills together with excellent listening skills; the ability to seek out, understand, and enable diverse viewpoints and approaches.
* Demonstrate fairness, compassion, and vigorously promote College branding within the College; maintain a reputation for transparency, integrity and high ethical standards of excellence.
Additional Competencies
Must demonstrate creative leadership, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement; enthusiasm; a style that is genuine, open and engaging; good judgment in assessing where improvements are needed; the ability to make appropriate connections and build synergies; an open and creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to address issues without territoriality.
Must be confident, motivated, self-directed, solutions-oriented, resilient, and possess the ability to work under pressure to manage deadlines.
Demonstrate a collaborative, consultative, and team-oriented leadership style; must be a team builder and a team player with the ability to energize and empower others.
Possess excellent oral written communication and interpersonal skills together with excellent listening skills; the ability to seek out, understand, and enable diverse viewpoints and approaches.
Demonstrate fairness, compassion, and vigorously promote College branding within the College; maintain a reputation for transparency, integrity and high ethical standards of excellence.