Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive |
| Department |
Newark Chancellor |
| Overview |
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| Posting Summary |
Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking a Vice Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications at Rutgers University-Newark serves as the Chancellor's principal advisor and senior leader responsible for the university's public narrative, reputation, and external engagement strategy. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, this cabinet-level role provides executive leadership in shaping and protecting RU-N's credibility through proactive, long-term communications that align with the university's mission, vision, and values.
The Vice Chancellor leads institutional storytelling, media relations, and crisis communications, ensuring clear, consistent, and transparent messaging to external audiences. With a strong public-facing and strategic focus, the role strengthens RU-N's visibility, influence, brand identity and trust among prospective students, community partners, policymakers, alumni, and the broader public, while guiding a high-performing communications organization capable of responding effectively and consistently in both routine and high-stakes environments.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:
- Provides executive leadership for shaping, advancing, and protecting the public narrative, reputation, and credibility of Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N).
- Develops and executes a proactive, long-term communications and engagement strategy that clearly articulates RU-N's mission, vision, values, and impact as an urban public research university.
- Leads relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets and proactively shapes media coverage that elevates RU-N's academic excellence, research, student success, and community impact.
- Provides counsel to senior leadership on sensitive communications and high-visibility issues.
- Anticipates, prepares for, and manages communications during campus emergencies, sensitive incidents, or high-profile matters in close coordination with the Chancellor, senior leadership, Rutgers University central administration, legal counsel, and public safety partners. Ensures timely, accurate, and transparent messaging to protect institutional trust and credibility.
- Leads RU-N's external-facing communications and engagement strategies that strengthen relationships with prospective students, families, alumni, community partners, policymakers, donors, and the City of Newark. Ensures communications reflect RU-N's role as an anchor institution and amplify its contributions to the region, state, and broader public, with a strong focus on visibility, influence, impact and public trust.
- Builds, leads, and develops a high-performing communications and engagement organization. Oversees talent development, operational effectiveness, and resource stewardship to ensure readiness for both routine communications and high-stakes crisis response.
- Establishes frameworks, policies, and best practices to maintain brand consistency, message discipline, and coordinated execution while preserving RU-N's unique identity. Other duties as assigned.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
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| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
0.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
0.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
0.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. (Approval not required) |
| Union Description |
Sr Executives |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- 7-10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- Availability to attend evening and/or weekend activities and meetings, as required.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Strong understanding of current and emerging industry practices in marketing and communications.
- Experience with traditional, digital, and social media marketing channels.
- Management experience in fiscal oversight, organizational leadership, research, and customer service.
- Data management and analytical skills to inform strategy and assess effectiveness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse community and a wide range of constituencies.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic, research-based communications and marketing plans.
- Demonstrated success in meeting targeted marketing, enrollment, and engagement goals.
- Expertise in delivering presentations and negotiating with media outlets.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Advanced degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- Experience in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated success in progressively responsible leadership roles.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0346 |
| Posting Open Date |
02/24/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark |
| City |
Newark |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Feb 25, 2026